Undergraduate Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Undergraduate Nurse to join their team at the Calgary Remand Centre. This role involves providing comprehensive care within a correctional environment, emphasizing collaborative practice and leadership in nursing assessments. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in an Alberta nursing program and possess current CPR certification. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop competencies in nursing while working with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program leading to RN or RPN registration.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR) certification.
• Completion of 3rd year of RN program with at least 600 clinical hours.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates on delivering comprehensive care tailored to individuals in the correctional environment.
• Provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program

Completion of 3rd year of RN program

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

Challenge yourself in Corrections Health! Our close-knit healthcare team emphasizes collaborative practice in this unique and challenging clinical setting. Reporting to the Corrections Site Health Services Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) plays a vital role in our multidisciplinary team at the Calgary Remand Centre. Our population has complex needs requiring care within custody and the criminal justice system. The RN collaborates on delivering comprehensive care tailored to individuals in the correctional environment, within their scope of competency. The RN provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care to promote, maintain, or restore health, prevent illness, injury, and disability. Please note: This position transitions to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying, you agree to become an employee of Recovery Alberta if selected.

Description:

An Undergraduate Nursing Employee (UNE) position offers an opportunity for a UNE to develop further competencies in the practice of RN or RPN. The nursing activities performed and supervision level are determined by legislation, standards of professional associations, AHS, and the UNE's competency. Guided by your education, experience, and skills, you will contribute to providing safe, quality, patient- and family-centered care, reflecting AHS's shared values and vision.

Additional Details:

• Classification: Undergraduate Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Correctional Health Services
• Location: Calgary Remand Centre (CRC)
• Hours: Casual/Relief, with shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends
• Salary: $30.64/hour
• Start Date: 02-JUN-2025

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program leading to RN or RPN registration.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR) certification.
• Completion of 3rd year of RN program with at least 600 clinical hours, or final year of after-degree RN program with similar hours, or 2nd year of RPN program with similar hours.

Additional Requirements:

• Understanding of AHS policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work effectively in complex environments using critical thinking.

Preferred Qualifications:

Details not specified.