Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
As a member of multi-disciplinary team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. The incumbent performs a variety of nursing duties in accordance with clinical policies and nursing care standards. Decisions are made in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing apheresis treatments to outpatients and inpatients requiring the services at the University of Alberta Hospital. Treatments include plasmapheresis/therapeutic plasma exchange, Red Blood Cell exchange, and leukapheresis/white blood cell depletion. The position also requires on-call duties. This position requires 30 shifts in a cycle, 17 of which are On-Call shifts. This position is based in the Apheresis Unit at the University of Alberta Hospital.
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: Apheresis, Alberta Kidney Care-North
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 36
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- 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.
Additional Required Qualifications:Active registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurse of Alberta (CARNA). Demonstrated excellent assessment and patient care skills. Ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner. Demonstrated leadership and delegation skills. Computer competency required. Successful candidate must be able to lift/push 40lbs (18kg). Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills. Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making abilities. Ability to work independently and in conjunction with other team members. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workload. Demonstrated initiative, accountability, interpersonal and communication skills. Minimum of 1 year acute medicine or surgery experience.
Preferred Qualifications:Apheresis and/or Hematology experience is an asset. Familiarity with Connect Care and AHS databases is an asset. Knowledge of case management is an asset.
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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