Registered Nurse - Surgery
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 102 – General Surgery/Surgical Oncology
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 09-JAN-2023
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 19-JAN-2023
- Temporary End Date: 27-AUG-2023
- 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: $38.44
- Maximum Salary: $50.45
- 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:Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills. Commitment to working within a dynamic healthcare team interested in advancing the care of surgical patients. Ability to manage multiple demands and changing priorities. Basic computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 1 year of current acute surgical nursing experience. TNA/TPN certification. PCA/PCEA certification. CVC certification. Wound care/ostomy care and maintenance. Charge Nurse experience. Drains – removal, care and maintenance. Tube feeds (NG, J-tube). Cardiac monitoring experience and knowledge. Recent experience in general surgical nursing on an acute care inpatient unit. Experience with caring for High Observation surgical oncology post-operative patients. Knowledge of Connect Care.
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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