Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking and problem solving skills to provide care to clients across the life span. The RN ensures the development, implementation and ongoing administration of the client care plans. The RN assesses, coordinates, supervises, administers and evaluates the provision of health services and health care resources. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility for continuing competencies through ongoing professional development, including participation in education programs, research and continuous quality improvement activities. The RN demonstrates the ability to accurately and effectively assess client status and to take appropriate intervention measures that have significant impact on the patient\'s medical condition, safety, as well as ultimate recovery. The Registered Nurse must follow Nursing standards/protocols as required in area of nursing specialty related to the job assignment. Able to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities. Ability to work within team environment and to effectively contribute to client care planning processes and improvement in service delivery. The Registered Nurse position required physical demands include lifting, pulling and pushing, walking, standing, transferring and transporting clients and equipment up to a frequent basis. Other Information: The incumbent participates in the provision of health care to patients in emergency as well as acute care which includes medical, surgical, obstetrical and palliative care patients.

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, Obstetrics, Emergency
• Primary Location: Canmore General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.81
• Posting End Date: 09-JAN-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-JAN-2023
• Temporary End Date: 31-JAN-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 46
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• 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 ER & or OBS nursing experience obtained within the past 3 year of which a minimum of 465 hours obtained in the last 6 months in an Emergency Department or LDR. Current ACLS. Demonstrated competence in cardiac monitoring and 12 lead ECG interpretation. Current NRP. Current N95. Attached up to date resume. Preferred Qualifications:

Trauma/Triage/Charge Experience. Current PALS. Current ENPC& TNCC (within 4 years). ACCN certification. Recent Rural nursing experience. Experience in a day surgery unit and experience with post procedural sedation and anesthesia. Obstetrical and labour and delivery experience.

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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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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