Job Description

Your Opportunity:Working under the supervision of Medical Leadership and Departmental Managers, the Registered Nurse position is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of appropriate triage for incoming Gastroenterology (GI) and General Surgery patient referrals according to current Triage protocols. This is an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team of nurses, doctors, and clerks to process referrals and allocate priority quickly, ensuring all patients are triaged appropriately.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: Gastroenterology
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 08-JUL-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 01-AUG-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days
• 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 of 5 years\' experience in medical surgical nursing required. Advanced knowledge of gastroenterology diseases, disorders, procedures, and treatment protocols required. Recent experience within 2 years in gastroenterology including endoscopy required. Knowledge of Gastroenterology Patient Care Pathways required. Experience developing procedures and protocols required. Knowledge and skill with computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, Alberta Net Care and Connect Care required Demonstrated telephone assessment and triage experience and skills required. Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to stand for long periods of time alternating with periods of walking frequently. Able to lift and carry 20lbs at a time. Able to reach over shoulders with additional weight and bend down to reach with additional weight. Ability to work in an often loud and busy environment. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills required. Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail required. Demonstrated leadership skills required. Strong decision making and clinical assessment skills required. Exceptional team player with the ability to function and adapt in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment required. Ability to multi-task is required. Demonstrated ability to embrace and commit to continuous learning required. Preferred Qualifications:Baccalaureate degree in nursing. Current ambulatory / outpatient clinic 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.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.

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