Job Description

Your Opportunity:

South Health Campus (SHC) is currently looking for an experienced, Registered Nurse for their fast-paced Intensive Care/Critical Care unit. This role is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate your specialized skills in a state-of-the-art facility that includes a strong team dynamic, modern equipment and facilities. The SHC is an innovative concept that includes inpatient, outpatient, wellness services, as well as prevention, public health education and learning opportunities for community members. The campus also includes wellness facilities with partners such as a YMCA, as well as retail and commercial partnerships. SHC adheres to four key pillars of service: Collaborative Practice, Wellness, Patient and Family Centred Care and Innovation. These pillars are the key philosophical principles to be used in the development and implementation of all care to patients and families. The ICU/CCU RN acts as a primary caregiver to the patient and family in the critical care setting and is trained in advanced critical care certifications including Code Blue and Outreach team membership. The successful RN will be relied upon as a collaborative member of the health care team, delivering holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals and their families. Accomplished communication both written and verbal will be crucial to navigate this complex environment that routinely demands detailed, time sensitive, documentation and information. Additionally, the ICU/CCU RN delivers leadership in nursing assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating care within the context of our four pillars. Fostering a professional practice in this role will not be limited to mentoring staff, ongoing professional development, professional accountability and the assumption of charge nurse duties along with the promotion of a positive, healthy, supportive, safe work environment.

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: ICU/CCU
• Primary Location: South Health Campus
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 11-DEC-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 15-JAN-2024
• 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: $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 Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (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:

One year of full-time hours on an adult medical/surgical unit within the last 12 months or trained and practiced as a helper Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) during the pandemic. Preferred Qualifications:

Code Blue response qualification. CRRT trained with experience. PLEX trained with experience. ICU/CCU Charge Nurse trained with experience. Outreach trained with experience. PA catheter trained with experience. ACLS and ACCN training 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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