Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Discover a whole different way of nursing - and life -in Wainwright. Imagine working to your full scope of practice, with a wide diversity of patients and health conditions. In this role you will work with a multidisciplinary team that supports you in your personal and professional development. You\'ll find plentiful opportunity for growth and advancement, including internal and external professional development opportunities, leadership development, funding for further post-secondary courses and workshops. Every day is a new challenge, with no two days being the same. If you are looking to learn and be challenged daily, this is the role for you! The skills and knowledge you obtain working here will allow you to grow your career and take your skill set to the next milestone. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness. You may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements. Wainwright is a vibrant and friendly community of around 7,000 located in east central Alberta on highway 14 and 41. Wainwright is a major service centre for the agriculture and oil and gas industries and is home to Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, which trains our National Defence personnel. Wainwright is a community of delightful contrasts, boasting a variety of attractive and comfortable neighborhoods from charming older districts lined with trees to steadily expanding new residential subdivisions. Wherever you live you will be conveniently close to inviting parks, modern playgrounds and numerous recreational amenities including the Peace Memorial Multiplex with walking track and climbing wall, pool, weight training facilities, dance studio, meeting rooms and banquet halls.

Description:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Acute Care
• Primary Location: Wainwright Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 05-MAY-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 15-MAY-2023
• Temporary End Date: 31-JAN-2024
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $38.44
• Maximum Salary: $50.45
• 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). Additional Required Qualifications:

Ability to function capably in a busy Acute Care environment. Ability to manage admissions/discharges and prioritize care needs for an Acute Medical population. Must be able to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required, with demonstrated responsibility for maintaining own continuing competence. Ability to meet the physical demands required. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in an Acute Care setting. Certification in CAM A, CAM B, LEAD II. Experience with Spacelabs/Telemetry Cardiac Monitoring. Experience in a Charge Nurse role.

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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