Registered Nurse - GI Endoscopy Unit
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Department: RGH Endos Special Day/Night
- Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 01-APR-2019
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 29-APR-2019
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $36.86
- Maximum Salary: $48.37
- Vehicle Requirement: N/A
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 3 years, within the last 5 years, of acute medical nursing experience required. Experience working in GI/Endoscopy assisting with colonoscopies, gastroscopies, bronchoscopies, biopsies, cautery, variceal banding, polypectomies and administrating and monitoring of procedural sedation an asset. Must be able to work on-call. Annual clinical competencies up to date. IV certification required; must be excellent in initiating, assessing and maintaining IVs. Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment where effective organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills are required. Previous experience preceptoring students and/or orienting new staff. Demonstrated ability to function independently and within a team environment. Strong leadership, coaching, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment with long periods of standing, pulling and pushing stretchers, and where constant walking, lifting and bending are required.
Preferred Qualifications:CVC level 1 certification preferred. Procedural sedation certification preferred. ACLS certification preferred. Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN) certification or equivalent preferred. Proficiency using Endopro IQ and Netcare.
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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