Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Registered Nurse (RN) working within the Regularized Relief Team -Medicine may work on the following units: Unit 38 Medicine/Hematology. Unit 39 Medicine/Pulmonary. Unit 42 Medicine/Alternate level of care (ALC). Unit 43 Medicine /Med/Psych. Unit 44 General Medicine. Unit 49 Medicine/Cardiology. Unit 51 Sub-acute care. Unit 53 Respiratory Unit. Staff on these units provide inpatient care to acute medical patients. These units foster a strong collaborative team environment with Nurses, Physicians, Allied Health Professionals and Support Workers. These units have begun the process of adopting initiatives that are outlined in the CoACT model of care. In general, each unit targets a specific cohort of patients and a unit specific orientation is required prior to provide shift relief on any of these units. In addition, the RN staff within the Regularized Relief Team -Medicine will require an annual skills review based on these units he or she supports in addition to completing the Alberta Health Services Annual Compulsory Education (ACE). Reporting to the Manager Access, the RN within the Regularized Relief Team - Medicine is responsible for providing patient care on a variety of units. The successful candidate should be committed to providing open communication and feedback with respect for colleagues, care providers, patients and families. This position offers the opportunity for both personal and professional development within a variety of teams. The RN will also work as a member of a health care team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of the patients/clients. The RN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care and should expect to work to their full scope of practice. This position requires the successful candidate to work twelve (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. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $35.87/hour - $43.82/hour. 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: Regularized Relief Team Medical
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.68
• Posting End Date: 03-OCT-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 13-OCT-2023
• Temporary End Date: 28-APR-2024
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 27
• 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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Administration Certificate (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0) Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year experience (within the last 2 years) in acute care medical nursing. Fluent with Connect Care (EPIC). Current N95 Fit Test preferred and it\'s your move. Experience with the following skills: chest tubes, Patient Controlled Analgesia, blood transfusions, Peripherally Inserted Catheter, VAC Therapy. Ability to be self-directed and exercises independent decision making, nursing judgment and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary environment. 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. Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles within own nursing practice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications:

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification. Consideration may be given to nursing graduate students who have completed a final focus on an acute care medical unit. Experience with Clinibase.

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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