Job Description

Your Opportunity:
As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Registered Nurse - NICU is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for NICU patients in a tertiary level unit. The successful candidate performs a variety of nursing duties by administering safe and effective nursing care according to hospital/unit specific policies and nursing care standards. The successful candidate will maintain positive working relationships with parents, families, and co-workers, and be able to independently manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to succeed in the fast-paced environment of the DS NICU. The successful candidate will have an active role in facilitating family centered care and preceptorship of new staff and students.
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:

Unit 3A3, DS Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Primary Location:

Stollery Children's Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

03-NOV-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

17-NOV-2025

Temporary End Date:

05-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift:

11.63

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

40

Shift Pattern:

Evenings, 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) 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:

Ability to work independently and effectively in a multidisciplinary setting. Excellent collaboration, communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills and abilities. Candidates must be highly motivated and self-directed.

Preferred Qualifications:

3 years of NICU experience within last 5 years. 3 years of PICU, ICU, PCICU, Peds ER, or Labor & Delivery experience within last 5 years. Current NRP certification. Level 3 NICU experience within last 5 years.