Registered Nurse - Post Anesthetic Care Unit, DTC Surgical Suite
Your Opportunity:
Working with surgery patients during the post-anesthetic phase, the incumbent performs a variety of nursing duties by administering safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. The incumbent must demonstrate a professional, positive attitude. Excellent communication, teaching, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills are required. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the incumbent must have the ability to recognize and assist with management of post anesthesia/surgical problems. The DTCOR Post Anesthetic Care Unit provides post-anesthesia care to high acuity patients who have undergone a variety of major surgeries including General, Neuro, Orthopedic, Trauma, Plastic, Oral-Maxillofacial, Urology, and Thoracic surgery as elective and emergency cases. The Post Anesthetic Care Unit also cares for ICU post-operative patients when necessary. We do over 11,000 surgeries a year, most of which are of the high intensity, inpatient variety. The first two months of this opportunity will be scheduled at full-time hours to complete the requisite orientation.
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 will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Post Anesthetic Care Unit, DTC Surgical Suite
- Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.63
- Posting End Date: 06-APR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 25-MAY-2026
- Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 36
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- 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:Minimum 2 - 3 years recent experience in a high acuity PACU required. Adult ICU or Critical Care experience within the past 5 years. Demonstrated leadership ability and communication skills that promote respect and a positive team environment. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift. Physically capable to lift, push and pull up to 20 lbs of force. Must have the ability to successfully complete orientation at 38.75 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications:ACLS training. Connect Care PACU training. Extubation experience. Computer skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook email. Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) certification for Peri-Anesthesia Nursing.
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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