Job Description

Your Opportunity:

High Prairie, in Northern Alberta\'s Big Lakes County, is known as the \xe2\x80\x9cGateway to the Mighty Peace Country\xe2\x80\x9d. With a population of 2,600 people, and a trading area of more than 17,000, there is an abundance of beautiful open plains, rich farmland, and thriving agriculture, forestry, oil and gas, and service industries. Unlimited recreational activities are available in town, including golf, a professional rodeo, and a variety of winter sports, including sled dog races every February. A quick 20-minute drive will bring you to the stunning Lesser Slave Lake area, one of Alberta\'s top recreational playgrounds and host to the annual \xe2\x80\x9cGolden Walleye Classic\xe2\x80\x9d fishing tournament. Develop your skills in a new setting, expand your horizons, and experience the beauty of the North. This could be the opportunity for you! In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Health Services currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Acute and Emergency Room
• Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.65
• Posting End Date: 17-APR-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 27-APR-2023
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 26
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $38.44
• Maximum Salary: $50.45
• 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). Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required. Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in the community sector will be considered. Comfort and knowledge with obstetrical and emergency nursing. Recent experience in these areas is a huge asset to the candidate. Preferred courses include current ACLS, CTAS, PALS, PEARS, NRP.

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.

Alberta Health Services