Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Under the direct supervision of the Unit Manager, or designate, and according to regional and unit specific policies and directives the Registered Nurse will work in a multidisciplinary environment providing care to patients from across the Alberta Health Services area who have been referred to the Post-Acute/Medicine Units at Leduc Community Hospital. The Registered Nurse, as a health professional, bears the primary responsibility and accountability to assess patient needs, plan for/implement and evaluate nursing care needs for patients who are admitted to these units.

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 $35.17/hour - $42.96/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: Post-Acute, Medicine
• Primary Location: Leduc Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.55
• Posting End Date: 05-JUN-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 15-JUN-2023
• Temporary End Date: 09-SEP-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 21
• 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:

Possess good decision-making skills, exercise sound judgment and be able to work effectively in stressful/busy situations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a necessity with the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Able to work in a physically challenging environment; constant walking, lifting, and bending necessary. Knowledge of nursing clinical best practice standards/protocol and nursing practice fundamentals. Demonstrates respect and professionalism with staff, patients, families, and others. Ability to create an empowering work environment and supports knowledge transfer. Complies with Health Professions Act regulations and ensures continuing competence. Possess clear and assertive communication skills and strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Demonstrates an awareness of accident and injury prevention; adheres to safe work practices and procedures and is responsible for maintaining self-wellness. An expectation is that the Registered Nurse will be in the charge role while effectively managing other responsibilities such as a patient assignment, discharge planning, triaging admission referrals and liaison with Alberta Health Services and external agencies. Basic keyboarding/computer skills required. Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment; constant walking, lifting, and bending necessary. Recent Charge experience required. Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in care of PICC lines and/or blood draws from a PICC line an asset. Experience in care of medical, post-operative surgical, orthopedic, and post-acute patients is of benefit. Connect Care and CoACT experience preferred.

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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