Job Description

Your Opportunity:The Nursing Support Team (NST) is a team of RNs, LPNs, and Health Care Aides (HCAs) that support patients from newborn to 18 years of age. Health Care Aides in the Nursing Support Team will work on Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4, Surgical Short Stay, and the Rotary Flames House at the Alberta Children's Hospital. Patient populations include general pediatric medicine, general surgery, trauma, orthopedics, plastic surgery, endocrinology, neurology, nephrology, urology, metabolic, eating disorder, mental health, cardiology, respiratory, respite and palliative care. As a Nursing Support Team Health Care Aide, and under the supervision of an approved Health Care Provider, you will provide ongoing supervision and care for the physical, psychological, and emotional/ social needs of children, youths and families admitted to the areas that Nursing Support Team supports within a framework of Patient/Family Centered Care. The Nursing Support Team provides a variety of opportunities for growth and learning in an engaging pediatric care environment. The successful candidate will be able to develop a variety of pediatric skills while working in a supportive learning environment. The incumbent may be required to work in other care areas of the hospital as needed. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this workplace expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. 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 the collective agreement.Description:As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you will work as a collaborative member of the multi-disciplinary team providing personal assistance including supporting activities of daily living and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support, in accordance with the patient care plan and facility policies and procedures. In this position you will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities assisting nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition, mobility, recreation and safety needs, assisting with organized activities or programs and observing and reporting on a patient's mood, health, and wellbeing. Working under a regulated health professional you will be assisting in the maintenance of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, and maintaining effective communication with patients and health professionals.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Nursing Support Team - Acute Care
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 09-DEC-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 19-DEC-2024
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2025
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 25
• Shift Pattern: Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $26.03
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Completion of Health Care Aide Certificate within 18 months of hire and active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification. Additional Required Qualifications:All required information including skills, abilities, competencies, and professional development must be provided in your current cover letter and resume. Non-violence crisis intervention (NVCI) course. Demonstrated proficiency with computers (i.e., Connect Care, Microsoft Office including emails). Must consistently demonstrate AHS' core values. Minimum one year experience within the last five working in some capacity with children. Experience working within an interdisciplinary team. Previous experience in a health care environment. Ability to work under time constraints, within fast paced changing environments. Ability to communicate fluently both verbal and written in English. Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction as required. Previous experience in working with mental health and/or eating disorder patients. Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated strong flexibility and adaptability skills. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles to meet the varied needs of children, families and colleagues. A compassionate and caring attitude that conveys compassion, respect, and dignity for all persons. Demonstrated initiative, accountability and problem-solving ability within the scope of the role. Exceptional organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.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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