Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to become part of a supportive work environment that feels like family? The Northeast Community Health Centre (NECHC) Emergency Department (ED) is a small but mighty 24/7 standalone ED in the Edmonton Zone. Located in the Northeast sector of Edmonton with access to major access routes and transit, the NECHC ED serves a community with a diverse socio-economic spectrum and multicultural backgrounds. We are a multidisciplinary team of Trauma trained Physician\'s, NPs, RNs, LPNs, Ortho Techs, and Resp Therapists. We are supported on site by our partners in Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging (X-ray and Ultrasound), Protective Services, and a variety of ambulatory and community health programs onsite to support the continuity of care for our community. We are looking for experienced, passion-driven RNs that want to make a significant contribution to others while working for a supportive employer, competitive pay, and unlimited opportunities for growth and professional development in acute care. As an Emergency Department RN, you will report to the ED Manager in a fast-paced environment that will challenge the ability to balance varying patient acuity levels and priorities. In collaboration with the interprofessional team, you will have the opportunity to impact a department\'s efficient process in patient flow while supporting the optimal outcomes for our patient population. The RN in the ED requires strong communication skills, ability to manage and adapt to challenging situations, and the physical stamina to tolerate extended periods of time standing or sitting, and patient and material handling. The successful candidate will administer safe and effective nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and nursing care standards while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

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: Emergency
• Primary Location: Northeast Community Health Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.72
• Posting End Date: 12-FEB-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 26-FEB-2024
• Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 41
• 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:

Minimum 3 years recent acute care experience. Minimum 2 years recent ER experience. Triage (Recent CTAS Training) nurse and/or Charge nurse experience. Connect Care Training. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI). Preferred Qualifications:

Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Current certification in Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). Current certification in Emergency Nurses Paediatric Course (ENCP). Current certification in Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Advanced Critical Care Nursing (ACCN) certification. Strangers in Crisis.

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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Communities. Together.

We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.

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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