Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Stollery Children's Hospital provides specialized surgical services to patients and their families from central and northern Alberta and across western Canada. Between the Short Stay Surgery Unit and the Trauma and Inpatient Surgery unit, up to 10,000 surgeries are performed yearly. The team on 4D2/D3 works collaboratively with all areas of the Stollery Children's Hospital to ensure the provision of the highest quality patient care and to support the professional growth and development of our staff. The Registered Nurse (RN) will report to the Unit Manager and, as such, will be an integral member of Stollery's multidisciplinary team. The RN will be trained to support other departments within the Stollery Children's Hospital, including other inpatient units (4C2/C3, 4E3, 4E4 and 5G4) as well as the Surgical Portfolio: Pre-admission Clinic/Same Day Admit Surgery unit, Short Stay Surgery Unit, Pediatric Post Anesthetic Case Unit, and the Pediatric Surgical Clinics. Cross-training will occur over time as a gradual capacity-building measure within the Unit. The RN's professional development will occur under the support and guidance of the leadership team. As a multidisciplinary team member caring for children, the Registered Nurse provides leadership in Nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care following the UAH and Stollery Children's Hospital policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse will provide direct care and support to pediatric patients, their families and caregivers while recognizing the value of and working within a family-centered Care philosophy. Decisions are made in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

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 (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Unit 4D2/D3-General Surgery/Trauma
• Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-OCT-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-NOV-2022
• Temporary End Date: 18-NOV-2023
• Hours per Shift: 11.63
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $37.97
• Maximum Salary: $49.83
• 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:

A minimum of 2 years experience (within the last 5 years) in pediatric inpatient trauma surgery or medicine. Must also demonstrate strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills with the capability of adapting to a fast-paced outpatient environment and an acute inpatient surgical environment. Must be able to perform full duties with the ability to work with patients of varying mobility. Proven reliability and dependability. Strong organizational and assessment skills with the ability to communicate findings concisely and accurately. Preferred Qualifications:

Complete the Stollery Pediatric Orientation program and pass the following: PEARS course (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization course) and the Stollery Medication Administration Exam with 90%. Completed the Level 4 and Charge Nurse Training. Successfully passed the Stollery Medication Administration Exam with an 80% (to be done at interview).

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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