Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Devon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Devon, Alberta is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive nursing services in a dynamic emergency department. Candidates must have critical thinking skills and a commitment to patient care in diverse environments.

The ideal applicants will have relevant qualifications and a focus on delivering safe, quality care while fulfilling hospital policies. Provisional permit holders welcome, with adjusted pay upon obtaining full practice permits.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services to patients, families, and communities.
• Utilize nursing processes through critical thinking and problem solving.
• Advocate for patients and family-centered care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Patient care

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Active registration with CRNA

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Emergency Department presents a dynamic and challenging environment for nursing practice. Our patients come from diverse socio-economic and multicultural backgrounds, requiring nurses with strong critical-thinking skills and adaptability. We seek experienced, passionate Registered Nurses with prior experience working with similar populations, who are committed to delivering safe and effective care in accordance with hospital policies and nursing standards.

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. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $ to $ 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 or (ii), as 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) certification.
• Completion of free courses (CRNA Medication Management – Chapters 1‑4 and NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification) if not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Emergency Nurse (or Acute/Critical Care experience within the last 2 years).
• Excellent assessment, organizational, patient care, and leadership skills.
• Triage and/or Charge nurse experience an asset.