Job Description

Your Opportunity:

At AHS, we understand how important our people are to fulfilling our mission of providing a patient-focused, high quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our most important asset is our people; when you are at your best, we are at our best. That's why we provide a variety of benefits to enhance the health and well-being of our employees and their families. It's one more reason we believe life is better with AHS. Unit 49 provides inpatient care for Cardiology and Acute Medical patients. This unit fosters a strong collaborative team environment with Nurses, Physicians, Allied Health Professionals and Support Workers. Unit 49 at the Peter Lougheed Centre Centre maintains an excellent relationship with Unit 48, a Cardiac Care Unit (CCU). Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing care to Cardiology, MTU and hospitalist patients while showing leadership within the multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate should be committed to providing open communication and feedback with respect for all, care providers, patients and families. This position provides leadership in the education of patients and their families. Additionally, this position requires the successful candidate to work 12 hour shifts.

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: Unit 49, Medical Cardiology
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-OCT-2022
• Temporary End Date: 01-OCT-2023
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• 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:

Knowledge and experience in the administration of central lines and direct intravenous medications (IV push) required. Preferred Qualifications:

3 - 5 years' experience within the last 2 years in acute medical/cardiovascular nursing. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team. Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic environment.

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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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.