Registered Nurse - Critical Care Program - CRT
- Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Critical Care Program - General Systems Intensive Care Unit/Burns
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 20-JAN-2023
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 30-JAN-2023
- Hours per Shift: 11.63
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 40
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $38.44
- Maximum Salary: $50.45
- 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).
Additional Required Qualifications:Recent completion of a recognized Critical Care course with 1 year of adult critical care experience is required. Candidates without previous Adult ICU experience may be considered for the AHS Critical Care Orientation Program (OPACCA), a theory training and orientation program facilitated via online classes, followed by unit buddy shifts with clinical instructor supervision. Candidate must achieve a minimum grade of 75% on theory to continue to the clinical assessment. Must demonstrate excellent assessment, documentation, clinical, communication, organization, and patient care skills to successfully complete the Clinical Assessment and to continue employment with the Critical Care Program. Alberta Health Services reserves the ability to hire individuals with less experience or education. Must display excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal skills, and demonstrated critical thinking skills. Leadership skills and proven mentorship skills are a must. Must be able to identify own learning needs, seek guidance in professional practice when deficits occur and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth and development. A commitment to providing quality patient and family-centered care in a team environment must be demonstrated. Charge Nurse duties may be required. Must have the physical capability for the role, including the ability to lift to and including 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience within an ICU setting, observation room, inpatient trauma, or experience with ventilated patients is preferred. Certifications, training, or experience with the following are preferred: ACLS, TNCC, CNA Critical Care Certification, intermittent hemodialysis and/or CRRT, cardiac rhythm analysis, Pacemakers, Cardioversion/Defibrillation, Emergency Cardiac Arrest Management, External Ventricular Devices, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring.
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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