Registered Nurse- Recovery Room
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Department: Sturgeon Recover Room Post Ana
- Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 11-APR-2022
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 09-MAY-2022
- Temporary End Date: 04-DEC-2023
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 40
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $37.97
- Maximum Salary: $49.83
- 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).
Additional Required Qualifications:Critical care background and/or previous Recovery Room (PACU) experience required. Certification CPR, extubations and initiation PCA / regional blocks / epidural protocol in pain management. Minimum two years previous experience in PACU, ICU, CCU or Emergency trauma setting required. The ability to cope and effectively perform in stressful and/or emergencies is essential. The incumbent must possess leadership and decision-making ability and be able to exercise sound judgment and use initiative. Good interpersonal and public relations skills as well as good communication skills, oral and written are essential. PACU RN’s work with post-surgical patients, which involves the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of patient care plans while working as part of an interdisciplinary team. Tasks performed include frequently assessing the patient (measuring vitals: pulse, blood pressure, temperature, blood glucose, O2 saturation) and for safety reasons frequently monitoring equipment and monitors. Patients are typically under the influence of narcotics and post-anesthetic drugs and may require assistance to move. Good organization and coordination skills are required. Responsible to provide proof of active registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) and maintaining registration throughout employment.
Preferred Qualifications:Under the direction of the Unit Manager or designate, the Registered Nurse, as a professional, bears the primary responsibility and accountability to assess needs, plan for, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients. Current ACLS certification is 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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