Registered Nurse

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Your Opportunity:

The Red Deer Regional Hospital Intensive Care Unit has expanded from a 12 bed unit to a 20 bed unit. We have new positions to fill! Are you motivated by improving best practices, a challenging work environment and providing excellent patient care? As a Registered Nurse in the ICU/CCU you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient and family focused nursing care.

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 NurseUnion:United Nurses of AlbertaUnit and Program:Intensive Care UnitPrimary Location:Red Deer Regional HospitalLocation Details:As Per LocationMulti-Site:At (UNA only)FTE: 0.85Posting End Date:08-MAR-2024Employee Class:Regular Part TimeDate Available:18-MAR-2024Hours per Shift:11.08Length of Shift in weeks:12Shifts per cycle:34Shift Pattern:Days, Nights, WeekendsDays Off:As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $39.21Maximum Salary: $51.46Vehicle 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:

The successful candidate will possess minimum: 2 years acute care Medical/surgical experience and/or ICU experience. Basic computer skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Proven competence in relevant technical nursing skills. Demonstrated responsibility to maintaining own continuing competence and willingness to learn new skills through Professional Development activities. ACLS certification would be considered an asset; however, training will be provided to the ideal candidate. Ability to work shifts and meet the physical requirement of the job. Please submit one application for each position desired as copies of applications will not be submitted for multiple postings on your behalf. Applications must include an attached resume including skills and ability for the position, since selection is based on information provided in the application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for applying with AHS!

Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree is preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice will be considered.