Registered Nurse - General Surgery
- Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 3E2, General Surgery - Surgery Program
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 20-FEB-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 01-MAR-2024
- Temporary End Date: 15-DEC-2024
- 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: $39.21
- Maximum Salary: $51.46
- 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). 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:Successful candidate is expected to pass the medication calculation exam (80% score) provided by the surgery program within 14 days of orientation. Medication Calculation exam is provided during the surgery orientation days or scheduled by the CNE. The candidate has 3 attempts to pass the exam within the 2-week orientation period. A minimum of 1 year current adult surgical nursing experience (within the last 3 years) is required. Charge nurse experience required. Minimum 2 years recent experience (within the last 5 years) with complex pain modalities (epidural, PCA, TAP catheters, lidocaine/ketamine infusions), central lines, complex wound care, parenteral/enteral nutrition, NG/tube feed insertion/management and ostomy support/teaching is required. Ability to deal with stressful situations, prioritize complex patient care needs and demands, prioritize workload assignment and cope with frequent interruptions. Ability to lift 25-50 pounds, with no current activity restrictions, such as pulling, pushing, reaching and bending.
Preferred Qualifications:Preference will be given to applicants with General Surgery experience. Current IV therapy, Pre-op/Post-op care protocols, Central line/PICC care, Ostomy care, basic surgical wound/drain care, complex wound care and negative pressure wounds (VAC dressing), NG tube insertion and management, TPN administration, PCA/PCEA/TAP management, Insulin infusion protocols and blood product administration. Strong patient teaching skills. Charge Nurse and Connect Care trained. Rotation subject to change.
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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