Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Surgical Float position for 5 surgical float units: Unit 22 Day surgery. Unit 23 Surgical Short Stay. Unit 29 General Surgery/ Colorectal/ Gyne/ Complex Plastics/ Breast hernia/ Thyroid/ Bariatric. Unit 52 Orthopedic Surgery/ Plastics/ Vascular amputees. Unit 58 Vascular Surgery/ Podiatry/ Oral-Maxillo Facial/ ENT. In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary health care team, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides a professional, caring and comprehensive approach to the surgical and medical patients. The RN provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients and families. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following surgical areas: Previous float pool, Day surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Oral-Maxillo Facial, ENT, Plastics, Breast hernia, Thyroid, Bariatric, Gynecology, Colorectal, Vascular Surgery, and Podiatry.

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. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $35.17/hour - $42.96/hour ($35.87/hour - $43.82/hour effective April 1, 2023). Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. 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 Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Registered Nurse - PLC Regularized Relief Team Surgical Float Nurse
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.65
• Posting End Date: 17-JUL-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 07-AUG-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 37
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• 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 1 year\'s surgical nursing experiences within the last 2 years is required. Understanding of CoAct and collaborative care in the acute care setting. Compliance with the AHS Hand Hygiene policies. Basic Knowledge of computers and software applications (ie Microsoft Office, Connect Care/ EPIC). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles within own nursing practices. Preferred Qualifications:

Current IV, CVC, epidural, and PCA certifications. Experience with complex wound care and negative pressure wounds within the last year. The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Strong patient teaching skills, ability to be self-directed and exercises independent decision making, nursing judgement, and critical thinking skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working relationships.

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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