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Nursing - Nurses/Psych Nurses
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ALB00486205 Requisition #

Your Opportunity:

There is an opportunity for a Register Nurse to join the team at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre in the Emergency Room. This is your opportunity to join a team that will go the extra mile for you, where you can grow your career in a sprightly community that is considered affordable to live. You will also have the opportunity to be cross trained for the OR. This is a busy emergency department where you will be part of a team committed to a positive work culture and high work ethic while providing the best patient and family centred care. Your excellent critical thinking, organizational and time management skills will be used daily. You will have the responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient. Collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals and families. You will demonstrate current nursing knowledge, efficient communication, and leadership skills. You will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients and families in a diverse population. Cold Lake is situated on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 and those of the Métis, Cold Lake offers an excellent quality of life for all ages. With schools, English, French, elementary to college, and groups for all interests: the arts, culture, sports, volunteering, and social groups. Get outside at Cold Lake and enjoy activities year-round as you explore provincial parks, ski hills, or hike the Iron Horse Trail in your downtime. This community has a myriad of celebrations throughout the year for the family to take part in. Every year the Cold Lake Base hosts military forces from around the world and Kinosoo Beach is a favorite during the summer months. Come see all this community has to offer! Additionally, the designation for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness adds another layer of appeal for aspiring nurses.

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.

  • Acute Care Alberta:
  • Primary Care Alberta: N
  • Recovery Alberta: N
  • Classification: Registered Nurse
  • Union: United Nurses of Alberta
  • Unit and Program: Emergency Department
  • Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
  • FTE: 0.84
  • Posting End Date: 11-APR-2025
  • Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
  • Date Available: 21-APR-2025
  • Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2026
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 8
  • Shifts per cycle: 32
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

You must have 2 of the last 5 years practicing as a Registered Nurse at bedside nursing and be experienced in starting IV’s.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ideally you will have a minimum of 1-2 years in medical/surgical or emergency department as Registered Nurse. Certification in the following courses is preferred: Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), Current Trauma Nursing Course (TNCC), Advanced Studies in Critical Nursing (ACCN), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

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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