Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
The Pediatric Diabetes Nurse provides initial and ongoing education and support in diabetes management to the pediatric patient and family. The role includes RN support to physicians and the interdisciplinary team for all clinics, nursing support for families via phones/email/pager, caregiver/teacher workshops, and educating and teaching in the Insulin pump program as a primary team member. The nurse in the Pediatric Diabetes Education Centre (PDEC) also functions as a clinical resource expert to Stollery staff of the other Inpatient/Ambulatory Pediatric Units and delivers high-quality patient care while also supporting/mentoring staff within the department. The PDEC Registered Nurse is required to participate in program development, quality improvement, research, education, and clinical teaching activities. The Registered Nurse is expected to provide safe and effective nursing care according to AHS/Stollery hospital policies and procedures and CRNA Nursing Care Standards. A Family Centered Care approach to patient/family care is required.
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 $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, 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 (2022.75)
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Pediatric Diabetes Education Centre 1C4
- Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 22-JUN-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 02-JUL-2026
- Temporary End Date: 08-JUN-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- 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 last five (5) years, you must complete the following free courses: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4), available at https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules/ and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification, available at https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.
Additional Required Qualifications:Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required. Extensive patient education and experience supporting patients and families by telephone/email required. Excellent assessment, interpersonal, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills needed. Demonstrated ability to apply teaching and learning theory to children and their families required. Connect Care/Epic and strong computer/technology skills required. Three years’ experience in Pediatric acute care inpatients required. Must be able to pass Stollery Medication Administration exam, completed at the time of interview with 90% or more. PEARs required (may be completed prior to or after hire). Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications:Preference will be given to applicants who have recent knowledge and experience working with children who have diabetes in both acute and ambulatory settings. Certified Diabetes Educator status preferred. Experience with or knowledge of insulin pumps preferred. PALS preferred.
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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