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Nursing - Nurses/Psych Nurses
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ALB00463597 Requisition #

Your Opportunity:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated member of the inter-professional healthcare team who utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills to provide care to patients and families across the life span. The Spine RN provides nursing care for patients and families for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health and preventing illness, injury and disability. The RN works alongside other nursing disciplines such as Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Clinicians, Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides. A strong commitment to teamwork is required, as well as excellent inter-professional communication. The RN is responsible for collaborating care with many other disciplines, including physicians, OT, PT, and SW as part of the comprehensive multidisciplinary team. The Spine Unit is fast paced, physically challenging and emotionally rewarding as a result of the complex patient population.

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.

  • Recovery Alberta: N
  • Classification: Registered Nurse
  • Union: United Nurses of Alberta
  • Unit and Program: Unit 101 - Spine
  • Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 0.60
  • Posting End Date: 18-NOV-2024
  • Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
  • Date Available: 02-DEC-2024
  • Temporary End Date: 09-JUN-2025
  • Hours per Shift: 11.08
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 12
  • Shifts per cycle: 24
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
  • Days Off: As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary: $39.21
  • Maximum Salary: $51.46
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

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:

Graduation from a recognized nursing education program.

Preferred Qualifications:

One to two years’ experience in an acute post-operative / surgical setting. Previous spine nursing experience. Previous neuroscience nursing experience. CNA Neurosciences Certification. Previous experience orientating new staff or preceptoring students. Charge experience.

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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