Registered Nurse

Red Deer, AB, Canada

Job Description


Your Opportunity:

Red Deer Regional Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthetic Recovery Room (PACU) to support their dynamic surgical portfolio. The PACU is a critical area providing specialized care for patients following anesthesia and surgical procedures. The PACU nurse has strong assessment and organizational skills; the ability to recognize subtle changes in patient and provide the needed interventions in a timely manner. PACU nurses function autonomously and need strong communication skills to ensure critical information is conveyed to all stakeholders. The PACU Nurse uses their technical skills and clinical judgement in the delivery of professional nursing care. Ability to stand for long periods at patient\'s bedside is required. Ability to move/reposition unresponsive patients in order to protect airways is required. Participates in collaborative practice with members of the multidisciplinary team. On call is required.

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: Recovery Room
  • Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
  • FTE: 0.00
  • Posting End Date: 04-JUL-2023
  • Employee Class: Casual/Relief
  • Date Available: 14-JUL-2023
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
  • Shifts per cycle: Varies
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
  • Days Off: Other
  • Minimum Salary: $39.21
  • Maximum Salary: $51.46
  • Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Required
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 PACU experience (within the last 6 months) and/or completion of a PACU certificate program. Or a minimum of 2 years current PACU/Critical Care/ICU/Surgical experience is required (current refers to experience in the last 3 years). Preferred Qualifications:

ACLS is an asset. PACU Course.

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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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2200201
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Red Deer, AB, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned