Registered Nurse - NSWOC
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Nurses Specialized in Wound and Ostomy and Continence Care
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.63
- Posting End Date: 16-MAR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 01-APR-2026
- Temporary End Date: 05-JUL-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 12
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- 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) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.
Additional Required Qualifications:Demonstrates strong organizational capabilities and clear, professional communication skills in both oral and written formats. Exhibits the ability to perform accurate telephone assessments, provide appropriate interventions, and ensure timely follow-up and referrals. Able to function both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, maintaining effective and respectful communication. Possesses basic computer proficiency. Brings recent and extensive experience in the management of complex wounds and ostomies, as well as a minimum of five years of acute inpatient surgical nursing experience. Knowledge of Connect Care is considered an asset. Experience in the care of acute general surgery and oncology patients is considered an asset.
Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor of Nursing degree and a certificate in, or current enrollment in, an approved NSWOC Nursing Education Program. Possesses demonstrated experience in patient and family education, with a strong emphasis on clear, respectful, and compassionate communication. Exhibits the ability to function both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, ensuring effective communication and a supportive, professional work environment.
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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