Registered Nurse

Red Deer, AB, Canada

Job Description


Your Opportunity:U33 is the Neurology and General Medicine unit at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. We are a 36 bed acute care inpatient unit that houses the Central Zone Neurologist and Red Deer Stroke Programs. We are the primary care centre for stroke and neurology patients, with all nursing staff getting specially trained in caring for these populations. The unit also cares for a wide range of general internal medicine and hospitalist patients, which provides countless opportunities to develop wide ranging nursing skills and experiences. The unit uses Collaborative Care where teams of RNs, LPNs, and HCAs work together to their full scopes alongside a vast interdisciplinary team. The unit offers extensive educational opportunities and strives to provide stroke unit care at the same levels as Edmonton and Calgary. Mentorship, professional development, and the experiences that come with our varied population helps nurses gain a unique set of skills so that they can work towards many different future career paths if desired. Chances to get involved in quality improvement strategies and research projects are always available as well. New hires can look forward to a comprehensive orientation and mentorship as staff grow and progress in their leadership skills alongside their nursing teammates. Of course, just like many acute care units, each shift can look different than the next and at times it may seem that organized chaos is following you around. However, on U33 we use patience, empathy, peer support, communication, and humour to keep our work lives balanced and enjoyable. If these traits describe you, come meet a work family of wonderful human beings just like you!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: U33 Neurology and Medicine
  • Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
  • FTE: 0.84
  • Posting End Date: 02-JUL-2024
  • Employee Class: Regular Part Time
  • Date Available: 12-JUL-2024
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 4
  • Shifts per cycle: 16
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
  • 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:Previous experience in a neurology and/or stroke acute care setting is required. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Preferred Qualifications:As Required.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

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  • Job Id
    JD2320300
  • 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
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