Registered Nurse - PACU
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Department: (RGH) RECOVERY ROOM
- Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-JUL-2018
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 20-AUG-2018
- Temporary End Date: 20-AUG-2019
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 57
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- 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:Recent PACU experience required (within last 2 years). Basic computer skills required. Basic APS Course (Acute Pain Service Course) experience with PCA, PCEA pumps required. Proven ability to apply critical analysis in a critical environment that is evolving constantly. Physical ability to move/position unresponsive patients for airway protection. Proven ability to think quickly on your feet in a fast-paced environment, which can be stressful at times. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time at patient bedsides is required.
Preferred Qualifications:PACU course. ACLS certification. 2 years recent (within last 2 years) surgical nursing experience in acute care surgical unit.
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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