Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
The AVAS nurse is a team member in a nurse led vascular access service that works under the direction of the Unit Manager and Manager, Medical Outpatients. AVAS nurses specialize in vein assessment, and all aspects of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) and Midline Insertions; ultrasound guided peripheral Vascular Access Device (PVAD) insertions; and occlusion management of Central Venous Access Devices (CVAD). Due to the nature of the clinic, the role of the AVAS nurse involves advanced assessment and triage skills, as well as advanced technical skills. The AVAS nurse promotes excellence in Nursing with advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in vascular access with an emphasis on vein preservation. The AVAS nurse also acts as a clinical resource for nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary health care providers throughout the zone, as needed.
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 will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: AVAS - Advanced Venous Access Team
- Primary Location: South Health Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.74
- Posting End Date: 27-MAR-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 06-APR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 28
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- 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) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 5 - 7 years recent acute care experience required. Experience working independently and ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment required. Demonstrated ability to function autonomously required. Experience incorporating advanced nursing practice into clinical practice involving patient assessments and triage of referrals required. Attention to detail and demonstrated leadership skills required. Demonstrated ability to function in a multi-disciplinary team environment required. Strong computer skills required. Demonstrated excellence in organization and interpersonal skills. Experience and participation in change management projects required. Collaboration and strong leadership skills required to assist with change management projects related to venous access site wide. Ability to push and pull a stretcher and assist with repositioning patients required. Ability to stand for long periods without rest required. Ability to lean forward and sideways for extended periods of time required. Ability to walk several kilometers a shift throughout the site required, pushing equipment and carts. Advanced Clinical Skill for Central Venous Catheters required (1. General care and maintenance, 2. Removal, 3. Occlusion, 4. Repair, 5. Insertion). Ultrasound experience required. CVAD certification to required.
Preferred Qualifications:Membership in any of Infusion Nurses Society (INS), Association for Vascular Access (AVA), and Canadian Vascular Access Association (CVAA) desirable. Minimum 4 years of current AVAS 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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