Job Description

Your Opportunity:

In collaboration with a strong multidisciplinary health care team, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides holistic care to a variety of patients with neurological disorders in the acute care phase. The RN provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and families for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health and preventing illness, injury and disability. The Registered Nurse for PCU 111 requires the ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching, and sustaining posture within a fast-paced unit requiring lifting, pushing, pulling of objects greater than 50lbs.

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 111, Neurosciences
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 14-NOV-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 24-NOV-2022
• Temporary End Date: 24-NOV-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

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:

Minimum 2 years' experience working on an acute neurological unit required. TORBSST certification required. NIH certification required. Demonstrated organizational and leadership abilities required. Experience working with SCM required. Strong communication skills are required. Basic computer skills are required. Demonstrated organizational and leadership abilities required. Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing required preferred. Clinical expertise in the nursing care of patients with neurological conditions an asset. Seizure monitoring unit experience an asset. Canadian Nurses Association certification in Neuroscience Nursing an asset.

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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