Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Unit 93/94 is a Medical Teaching Unit with 26 beds per side whose focus is on providing quality and safe care to our complex acute medical patients. If you are a RN who is looking for a supportive environment and want an opportunity to maximize their nursing skills on our Internal Medicine Team. On Unit 93/94 at the Rockyview General Hospital, we are extremely proud of our team and we want you to join us! We have an exciting position available to join our well-respected and valued team that has a great reputation for tremendously skilled nurses. Here you will find unmatched teamwork, collaboration and support from colleagues and our entire Allied Health and Physician team. Our RN\'s role is to provide excellent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, or restoring health, preventing illness, injury, and disability. As an RN on Unit 93/94, you will have the opportunity to mentor all levels of learners. Your duties include managing admissions and discharges, and prioritizing care needs for the Acute Medical population. There is also the opportunity for you to be trained as Charge Nurse. This is an outstanding chance to work to an advanced scope of practice. We offer an extended orientation, educational and leadership opportunities, experience in Internal Medicine Simulation, and a position where you play an integral role in the delivery of patient care for Albertans. As an RN you would also be eligible for Shift premiums. If you are passionate about providing excellence in quality patient care, want to grow your nursing career and skillset, we invite you to apply today.

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: Medical Teaching Unit
• Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.53
• Posting End Date: 14-JUL-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 04-SEP-2023
• Temporary End Date: 02-SEP-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evening, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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:

Proven ability to function in an acute medical nursing environment within the last 12 months. Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing technology. Current Heart and Stroke BLS-HCP certification. Strong assessment and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Strong Critical thinking and problem-solving solutions. Ability to contribute as a team member, learn within a dynamic environment and adapt/cope with change. Demonstrated excellent time management and organization skills. Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with clinical documentation standards (Connect Care). Candidates with previous experience on a unit of comparable acuity/patient population are strongly preferred.

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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