Registered Nurse
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 22, Day Surgery, Unit 23, Surgical Short Stay, Unit 29, General Surgery/Colorectal/Gynecology/ Complex Plastics/Breast hernia/Thyroid/Bariatric, Unit 52, Orthopedic Surgery/Plastics/Vascular Amputees, Unit 58, Podiatry/Oral-Maxillo Facial/ENT, Unit 59, Vascular Surgery, Unit 53, Flu Unit
- Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.65
- Posting End Date: 07-JUL-2022
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
- Date Available: 17-JUL-2022
- Temporary End Date: 04-JAN-2023
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 37
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $37.97
- Maximum Salary: $49.83
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:A minimum of 1 year’s surgical nursing experience within the last 2 years is required. Understanding of CoAct and collaborative care in the acute care setting. Compliance with the AHS Hand Hygiene policies. Basic Knowledge of computers and software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Actively integrates patient and family-centred care principles within own nursing practices.
Preferred Qualifications:Current IV, CVC, epidural, and PCA certifications. Experience with complex wound care and negative pressure wounds within the last year. The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Strong patient teaching skills, ability to be self-directed and exercises independent decision making, nursing judgement, and critical thinking skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working relationships.
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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