Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) is the referral center for the Western Canadian Children's Heart Network and receives approximately 450 children/year post open heart surgery, making it the second busiest congenital heart surgery program in Canada. It is also the ECMO/VAD referral site for most of Western Canada. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a highly specialized unit with advanced medical technology which provides comprehensive 24-hour care for critically ill newborns and their families. The successful applicant will support both of these specialized critical care areas. As part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse (RN) collaborates with other team members to provide the best care possible. The Registered Nurse primarily strives to help their patients reach realistic health care goals through appropriate assessments, intervention, implementation of appropriate goals of care, documentation and evaluation. The incumbent performs nursing duties in accordance with clinical policies and nursing care standards.
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 $39.58 /hour - $54.16/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.

Classification:

Registered Nurse (2022.75)

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Critical Care Float Pool

Primary Location:

Stollery Children's Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

21-JUL-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

11-AUG-2025

Hours per Shift:

11.63

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

40

Shift Pattern:

Days, Nights, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$43.26

Maximum Salary:

$59.21

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:

Successful completion of the NICU/PICU/PCICU orientation programs (2 out of 3 as per units supported). Pediatric experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Critical care experience preferred. Consideration will be given to those applicants with advanced skill/color level in NICU/PICU/PCICU.