Job Description

Your Opportunity:

PACU RN\'s work with post-surgical patients, which involves the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of patient care plans while working as part of an interdisciplinary team. Tasks performed include frequently assessing the patient (measuring vitals: pulse, blood pressure, temperature, blood glucose, O2 saturation) and for safety reasons frequently monitoring equipment and monitors. Patients are typically under the influence of narcotics and post-anesthetic drugs and may require assistance to move. Patient handling includes boosting patients up in bed, re-positioning patients and assisting to porter a patient back to a unit. Patients can vary in size, weight, age, gender and mobility. Care also includes checking and changing dressings as required, changing bed linens as needed, preparing and administering IV medications. Gather, prepare and administer mediations, operation of PYSIX (mediation storage). Handle supplies and equipment (wound care, vitals and charts). Extubation of patients-ETT or LMA. Patient assessment and measure vitals (pulse, BP, ECG, temperature, inspect ins / outs, collect blood). Connect and check lines, adjust patient support equipment. Patient care - clean, assist with personal hygiene, dressing, oral care, incontinent pads, bed pan, etc. Change bed linens, clean, tidy work area. Stock supplies (towels, linens, gowns, pillowcases, wound care supplies, supply carts). Use of PPE and precaution procedures (i.e.: wear gowns, masks, gloves, sanitize equipment, etc.). Assist anesthesia with regional blocks. Safety assessment - inspect and check equipment.

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 ($35.87/hour - $43.82/hour effective April 1, 2023). 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 Anesthetic Care Unit
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 24-JUL-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 31-AUG-2023
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• 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). Additional Required Qualifications:

Current CRNA Registration. Critical care background and/or previous Recovery Room (PACU) experience required. Certification CPR, extubations and initiation PCA / regional blocks / epidural protocol in pain management. Minimum two years previous experience in PACU, ICU, CCU or Emergency trauma setting required. The ability to cope and effectively perform in stressful and/or emergencies is essential. The incumbent must possess leadership and decision-making ability and be able to exercise sound judgment and use initiative. Good interpersonal and public relations skills as well as good communication skills, oral and written are essential. Good organization and coordination skills are required. Preferred Qualifications:

Current ACLS certification is 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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