Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Are you a nursing graduate who is eager to kickstart your career with an innovative, reputable, & supportive employer? Alberta Health Services (AHS) is excited to be participating in the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN)\'s Residency Program in an effort to further support the integration of new nurses like yourself at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH)! The RAH is one of two Tertiary Trauma Centers in Edmonton & one of the busiest Emergency Departments in Canada. The RAH serves a diverse community, including some of our province\'s most vulnerable & marginalized populations. This unique opportunity at the RAH will recruit graduated Registered Nurses into the Women\'s Health department. This pilot program welcomes applications from new graduate nurses who are eligible for, or have registered with, CRNA as a RN/GN within the last 3 months. The Nurse Residency Program is a 9-month experience where you will be paired with an experienced mentor as you work to transition into practice. You will participate in supporting education provided by CASN through virtual workshops & simulations. As a member of the Nurse Residency Program, you will also contribute to the research evaluation of the CASN program. This great opportunity will accept 2 4 new graduate nurses looking to gain excellent healthcare experience! Upon the conclusion of this 9-month residency program, you are encouraged to apply on vacant nursing positions within RAH. The Graduate Nurse will be guided by their level of education, expertise, experience, demonstrated skill level, AHS job description, & will be supported by their mentor. To excel in a busy & ever-changing healthcare environment, the Graduate Nurse will need to be patient, calm under pressure, agile, organized, & empathetic. If this describes you, we invite you to come join a team of wonderful healthcare heroes just like you!
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: 3 west - Antepartum
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-JUN-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 15-JUL-2024
• Temporary End Date: 15-APR-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
Must be a nursing graduate who has registered for CRNA as a Registered Nurse/Graduate Nurse within the last three (3) months. Since the Graduate Nurses participating in this pilot program will be matched up to assigned mentors (working 8 hour shifts) within RAH\'s Women\'s Health unit 3 West/antepartum to complete their residency, the successful candidate must have flexibility to work a rotation which aligns to their assigned mentor within this unit. Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in Labour and Delivery or a women\'s health setting is ideal. To ensure your skills and qualifications can be comprehensively considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
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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