Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Are you a Registered Nurse with strong analytical and decision-making skills? Do you have the ability to exercise sound judgment? Do you enjoy working autonomously and collaboratively to provide patient care? The SHC is more than just a “hospital”, it is a campus environment and includes inpatient, outpatient, and wellness services, as well as prevention, and public health learning opportunities for the community. The campus also includes a YMCA and retail services. Unit 68 is a 36-bed Medical/Surgical Unit that provides care to both General Medical and General Surgical patients. Under the direction of the Unit Manager, the Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing the needs of patients, for education, and optimization for surgery using the Nursing Process. The Registered Nurse provides peer education, participates in and supports medical and nursing research activities, and demonstrates professional accountability in all aspects of dealing with the public. The Registered Nurse demonstrates leadership skills and abilities, ensuring practices meet legislative requirements following the practice standards of the CRNA and the CNA code of ethics. The Registered Nurse utilizes critical thinking skills and sound clinical judgment in their independent, interdependent, and dependent functions in the provision of health care and within their scope of practice.
Description:
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $35.87/hour - $43.82/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 68, Medical/Surgical
- Primary Location: South Health Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 20-SEP-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 30-SEP-2024
- Temporary End Date: 23-MAY-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 29
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $39.21
- Maximum Salary: $51.46
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)
Additional Required Qualifications:Trained in Low Dose Ketamine Infusions. 2 year acute care medical/surgical nursing experience within the last 5 years. PCA/PCEA Certification. TNA/TPN Certification. Central Line Certification. Chest Tube care and maintenance knowledge. Physically able to manage extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, lifting, pushing and pulling. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent charge experience on an acute inpatient unit. Previous experience precepting, orientating, and/or mentoring new staff, and/or students. Effective patient teaching experience (both written and verbal). Proficiency in clinical assessment skills and critical thinking. Ability to establish relationships with patients and families and engage them in their care.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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