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Alberta Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Unit 58 in the Peter Lougheed Centre, Calgary. The RN will deliver comprehensive nursing care to vascular, podiatry and surgical patients, working with a multi-disciplinary team to promote safety, health and well-being.
Provisional permits start at $40.76–$55.79/hour; full permit rates apply thereafter. Position is temporary part-time with 0.75 FTE; shifts include days, nights and weekends.
Unit 58 is an in-patient vascular and podiatry focused surgical unit. In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary health care team, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides a professional, caring and comprehensive approach to the vascular, podiatry, surgical and medical patient. The Registered Nurse provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and families on Unit 58 for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health, illness and safety prevention. PLC Unit 58 maintains an excellent relationship with their sister unit Vascular Special Care Unit 59. There may be instances where the successful candidate is asked to provide assistance on Unit 59.
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.PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, 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.
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.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 1-year recent (within 2 years) surgical nursing experience. 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). Strong patient teaching skills. Ability to be self-directed and exercises independent decision-making, nursing judgment and critical thinking skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working rules.
Preferred Qualifications:Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered. Peripheral vascular surgery nursing experience. Current IV, CVC, epidural, and PCA certifications.
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.
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.
We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.
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Calgary Zone, Calgary, Peter Lougheed Centre
Calgary Zone, Calgary, Peter Lougheed Centre
Calgary Zone, Calgary, Peter Lougheed Centre