Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The successful candidate will report to the Clinic Manager of the Medical Outpatient Unit located at the Walter Mackenzie Health Center and the Adult Day Medicine located at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic. The incumbent will be required to work at both locations. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care by providing direct care and by delegating care to other appropriate personnel to maintain the flow of the unit. The RN assesses patient/family education needs and plans, implements, and evaluates education strategies. These are very fast-paced clinics with multiple competing demands and the RN must be able to respond to adverse patient events quickly and competently. Care is provided to a variety of patients from different adult specialties requiring IV Infusions such as chemotherapy, transfusion of blood components/products and specialty therapies. The RN must be competent in several medical procedures including but not limited to monitoring drains, post organ biopsy care, maintenance and care of Central Vascular Access devices (including blood withdrawal and occlusion management), therapeutic phlebotomy and complex wound care. The incumbent must possess strong de-escalation/conflict management skills. The RN must be able to stand for long periods, have strong time management skills, be able to prioritize and work well under pressure. The nurse must also be able to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members and colleagues.
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 will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

• Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: 1C3 Medical Outpatient Unit/ 3A Adult Day Medicine
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 06-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75, 11.63
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, you must complete the following free courses: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4), available at https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules/ and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification, available at https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271. Additional Required Qualifications:
Graduation from a recognized nursing education program. Current BCLS- HCP required- Heart and Stroke Foundation required. Physical ability to perform CPR on Adult Clients is required. Must be able to lift and carry 10-15 kg regularly. Must be able to participate and perform hands on care of patients (i.e., transfers, bariatric client assistance, bending, twisting stooping) and to fulfill job requirements including but not limited to reaching above shoulders frequently, looking up frequently, long periods of keyboarding, walking long distances, and standing for prolonged periods of time. Minimum of recent (within 2 years) adult acute care experience in Medicine or Surgery or ambulatory infusion nurse required. Current IV certification and experience, as well as use and management of Central Venous Access Device is required. Connect Care experience is required, preference is Ambulatory Shared Clinic Nurse and Oncology/Hematology Infusion/Clinic Nurse. Recent (within 2 years) wound care assessment and management skills are required. Competency (within 2 years) experience in administering chemotherapy via intravenous, oral, and subcutaneous routes with OPREP certification required. Must have excellent communication and documentation skills and the ability to participate as an interdisciplinary team member. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in performing Therapeutic Phlebotomy.

Skills Required