Registered Nurse - Obstetrics

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Obstetrics department. In this role, you will provide exceptional nursing services to patients and families, ensuring safety and well-being through critical thinking and compassionate care. You will be part of a dynamic team that values patient-centered approaches and supports continuous learning. This position offers a competitive salary, along with a Remote Retention Allowance, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in maternal care. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to patient advocacy, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Remote Retention Allowance

Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program and registration with CRNA is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient and family-centered care in obstetrics.
• Utilize nursing processes through critical thinking and problem-solving.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Patient-Centered Care

Multitasking

Education

Accredited Nursing Education Program

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The GPRH Obstetrics department consists of a single room maternity care model which has 22 rooms; 18 labor, delivery & recovery rooms; 4 private room antepartum/postpartum rooms and a 5-bed assessment/ OB triage space. We have a dedicated OR and recovery room area embedded into the unit. We care for patients who are low to high risk during the antepartum, intrapartum & postpartum periods including patients who require c-sections. The 5-bed OB triage area is embedded into the unit where we provide outpatient care & assessment of pregnant women from 20 weeks gestation to delivery. When the unit census allows, we also provide care for off-service patients. We value providing high-quality, effective, efficient, evidence-based, patient-centered care for all of our pregnant, laboring, postpartum, newborn and peri-natal loss patients. We strive to create an environment that empowers our patients & families through education and support through the life change that is pregnancy & childbirth, while also encouraging our staff to continuously learn and grow. By joining the GPRH obstetrical team, you challenge and build your nursing, interpersonal, coaching, teaching, multitasking and assessment skills through care of patients whose condition changes rapidly through the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum process. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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.

Classification: Registered Nurse
Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Unit and Program: Unit 31- Obstetrics
Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 17-APR-2025
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 27-APR-2025
Hours per Shift: 11.08
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: Other
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:

This position requires that you have Basic Computer skills. Strong communication skills. Ability to establish strong working relationships with colleagues and patients and work within an interdisciplinary team. Adaptability to a constantly changing environment. Commitment to providing patient and family-centered care. Proficient critical thinking skills. Strong commitment to improving care and working towards best practice. Personal commitment to maintaining continuing competency and professional development. Ability to manage and effectively prioritize a variety of demands concurrently. Active participation and contribution to improving the work environment, Ability to work shift work. Ability to meet the physical requirements including but not limited to sitting and standing for long periods, lifting, bending, twisting, squatting, pushing and pulling. This casual position requires that you have do have previous experience working on an obstetrical unit and extensive experience in labor and delivery.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current certification in NRP. Experience and training in Fetal Health Surveillance. Current certification as IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) is an asset. Leadership experience. Stork Connect Care training. Recovery room training.