Job Description

Your Opportunity:The Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute (MAZ) is recognized for its innovation and expert cardiac care for across Canada. As a team member of the MAZ Cardiac Surgery Unit, the advanced trained Registered Nurse (RN) works closely in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in the provision of excellence & seamless patient care. The unit is a dynamic, 38 bed unit that is focused on the post-op recovery and rehabilitation of our Cardiac Surgery patients. Our patient population can be particularly complex and requires our RN\'s to possess a high level of clinical knowledge and clinical leadership to provide team direction and patient advocacy.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 (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Unit 4A5/6 MAZ Cardiac Surgery
• Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 12-AUG-2024
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 01-OCT-2024
• Hours per Shift: 11.63, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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:The successful candidate should also demonstrate proficient communication, assessment and critical thinking skills, have the ability to prioritize and time manage appropriately. The successful candidate will accept responsibility for maintaining unit clinical competencies through ongoing professional development, participation in unit training classes & annual recertification and participate in unit quality improvement activities. We welcome applications from new graduate nurses with keen interest in cardiac care as Unit Specific education will be provided. Preferred Qualifications:Preference may be considered for those candidates with recent experience on Cardiac Surgery or Cardiology. Hold active clinical competencies for Telemetry & Epicardial Pacing Wire removal, Inotrope therapy, Administration of IV Cytotoxic therapy, Regional Nerve Block, Transplant Care, or active certification for Ventricular Assist Device certification.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.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
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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