Job Description

Your Opportunity:

We are looking for RNs who love a challenging, fast-paced supportive environment and want an opportunity to maximize their nursing skills at the Foothills Medical Centre Emergency Department. As the Level 1 trauma center for Southern Alberta and the destination site for Cardiac Sciences, Clinical Neurosciences and Cancer Care you will have accountability for the delivery of high quality, accessible, sustainable, patient and family-focused care for the Emergency services. We have an exciting position available for you to join our well-respected and valued team that has a great reputation for tremendously skilled nurses. Here you will find unmatched teamwork, collaboration and support from colleagues and our entire interdisciplinary team. The Emergency RN\'s role is to provide thorough assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, or restoring health, preventing illness, injury, and disability. Your duties include triaging patient care and assessing admissions, managing safe discharges or transfers to other units, and prioritizing care needs for the Emergency Department population while working closely within professional interdisciplinary and interdepartmental teams. We have a research-based mentorship program for all new recruits as well as distinct opportunities for advancement in the department. This is an outstanding opportunity to work to an advanced scope of practice. We offer educational and leadership opportunities, experience with interdisciplinary and interdepartmental Emergency Simulation exercises, and a position where you play an integral role in the delivery of patient care for Albertans. If you are passionate about providing excellence in quality patient care, want to grow your nursing career and skillset, we invite you to apply today.

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: Emergency Department
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 15-JAN-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 11-MAR-2024
• Temporary End Date: 14-MAR-2025
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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:

Minimum 3 years recent cardiac monitoring, critical care or medical/surgical nursing required. Demonstrated strong prioritization and assessment skills required. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workloads. Demonstrated ability in organizing and planning care appropriately required. Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment required. Ability to work and communicate in a team environment required. Demonstrated an understanding of family centered care within nursing practice. Preferred Qualifications:

Basic computer skills are an asset. Triage, Trauma and Charge Registered Nurse experience preferred. Current ACLS preferred. Current TNCC preferred. Post basic course in Emergency Nursing is preferred (ACCN). CTAS course completion is preferred. Calgary Zone Emergency Nursing experience is preferred, other Emergency/Urgent Care Nursing experience will be considered.

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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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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