Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Under the direction of the Unit Manager/PCM, Medicine or designate, the Registered Nurse (RN), as a professional, bears the primary responsibility and accountability to assess needs, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients. The RN provides safe and effective nursing care to the full scope of their practice according to AHS policies/procedures and nursing care standards.
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 $39.58 /hour - $54.16/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.

Acute Care Alberta:

N

Primary Care Alberta:

N

Recovery Alberta:

N

Classification:

Registered Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Unit 17 - Medicine Program

Primary Location:

Sturgeon Community Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.75

Posting End Date:

04-JUL-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

14-JUL-2025

Temporary End Date:

16-SEP-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

43

Shift Pattern:

Days, Nights, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$43.26

Maximum Salary:

$59.21

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:

This is a front-line nursing position on a busy and diverse medical unit. Once trained and with the proper experience, the incumbent must be willing to work on all Medicine units as needed. Shift work is required. The RN is responsible to collaborate as a member of the healthcare team, delivering consistent quality care to meet the needs of the patients. The RN must have the ability to prioritize nursing actions to be in alignment of patient goals and treatment requirements in a timely and organized manner. The ability to cope and effectively perform in stressful and/or emergency situations is essential. This position is physically demanding, including (but not limited to) standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, carrying, twisting, bending, kneeling, crouching, overhead lifting, mobilization and repetitive movements. Must also have the ability to assist with all levels of care for bariatric patients, as well as the ability to handle 21-50 pounds frequently. The candidate must possess strong communication skills utilizing a variety of modalities (for example: verbal, written, active listening) and the ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of patients/family, relay patient information to primary health care provider(s), on and off-site, in a timely, concise, accurate manner, in order to facilitate the primary health care provider's treatment decisions. 2 years of recent acute adult experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Palliative care nursing experience and charge nurse experience would be an asset. Computer experience is preferred.