Registered Nurse - Orthopedics - Unit 34
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Department: PCU 34 Orthopedic Surgery
- Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 10-JAN-2022
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
- Date Available: 20-JAN-2022
- Temporary End Date: 01-JUL-2022
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 40
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $36.86
- Maximum Salary: $48.37
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Candidates are required to write a medication calculation exam on interview. Failure to achieve a passing mark on the exam may impact decision to hire. Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and priority setting skills required. Demonstrated reliability required. Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Basic computer skills are required. Position requires candidates to perform moderate to heavy work on a regular basis in an RN/LPN/HCA capacity in order to ensure safe patient care and safety of unit staff. This job is physically demanding, the incumbent will be required to assist with lifting, turning, and mobilizing patients as well as other physical tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:Two years Charge Nurse experience preferred. Two years previous orthopedic and surgical experience preferred. IV, PCA, epidural, Central Line Drains and Wound Care experience preferred.
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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