Registered Nurse - Obstetrics
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 4 East, Labour and Delivery
- Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.51
- Posting End Date: 05-APR-2024
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 15-APR-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 29
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- 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:Minimum two (2) years obstetrics nursing experience within the last five (5) years. Advanced educational studies on obstetrics, including fetal monitoring or midwifery, and a certificate in Newborn Resuscitation are required. Successful completion of a medication exam is required at the time of interview. Able to meet Physical Demands Requirements due to emergent nature of unit: Work postures include significant walking and/or standing. Seated work with significant arm and/or leg force exerted to use controls. Heavy 51-100 lbs. handled occasionally, 21-50 lbs. handled frequently, 0-20 lbs. handled constantly. Heavy - Assist doctor with delivery of baby (if holding patient leg is required). Patient handling – Move patient and bed to the operation room (an emergency situation) from L&D room. Transfer to stretcher in OR of heavier patients (occasionally), turning, boosting. Assist to ambulate patient to the washroom post epidural. Empty and move linen bags.
Preferred Qualifications:Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice will be considered. Operating room and post-anesthetic recovery room experience. Preference will be given to applicants with recent experience in a tertiary care facility Obstetrics Department.
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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