Job Description

Your Opportunity:3East is a fast-paced area providing healthcare to high-risk postpartum women and newborns. Located at the LHHW, working with postpartum patients, performing a variety of nursing duties by administering safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. The incumbent will care for a variety of patients including postpartum mothers and newborns. A thorough understanding of postpartum or gynecology is an asset. The incumbent must demonstrate a professional attitude while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and consider the Essential Habits as set forth by the Royal Alex Way in daily interactions with colleagues, patients and visitors. Reporting to the Unit Manager and Patient Care Manager/designate, the Assistant Head Nurse (AHN) provides effective clinical leadership and functional supervision in addition to frontline registered nurse duties. Following principles of the Royal Alex Way, the AHN will foster team/group effectiveness by modelling excellent clinical practice and interpersonal relationships. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the AHN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Assumes responsibility and acts as a resource for skills assessment, staff development, daily operative planning and assisting in equipment maintenance. The AHN addresses and seeks to resolve patient and family concerns as they arise and refers matters, as appropriate, to the Unit Manager and or Patient Care Manager. The AHN supports and facilitates learners including medical, nursing and support staff.Description:As an Assistant Head Nurse, you will be responsible for staff assignments, patient flow and acting as a role model, clinical resource and advocate for nursing staff. In addition to providing frontline nursing care, as required, you will take a leadership role in the promotion of quality patient care and the implementation of operational priorities. Your in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience, will assist in providing solutions for complex health care issues at all levels with patients, interprofessional teams, administrators and policy makers. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Classification: Assist Head Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Unit 3 East, Post-Partum
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 01-APR-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 15-APR-2024
• Temporary End Date: 15-APR-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.52
• Maximum Salary: $53.91
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications: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). PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions. Additional Required Qualifications:At least five years charge nurse experience in a post-partum setting. BScN Degree required. Current acute care experience in post-partum or women\'s health. Expert knowledge of nursing care standards/protocols. Successful completion of a medication exam at the time of interview. Please attach a resume with your submission. Preferred Qualifications:Current Charge Nurse experience on various shifts preferred. Certification of completion of leadership related courses 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.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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