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Your Opportunity:The GPRH Obstetrics Department consists of single room maternity care model which has 22 room; 18 Labour, Delivery and recovery rooms; 4 private room antepartum/postpartum rooms; 5 bed assessment/Ob triage area. We have our own OR and Recovery room area imbedded in the unit. We care for patients who are low to high risk during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods including patients requiring C-sections. The 5-bed assessment/ OB triage area is embedded in the unit where we provide outpatient care and 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, labouring, postpartum, newborn and perinatal loss patients. We strive to build an environment that empowers our patients and families through education and support through the life change that is pregnancy and childbirth, while also encouraging our staff to continuously learn and grow. By joining the GPRH Obstetrical team, you will 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.Classification:Registered NurseUnion:United Nurses of AlbertaUnit and Program:ObstetricsPrimary Location:Grande Prairie Rgnl HospitalLocation Details:As Per LocationMulti-Site:At (UNA only)FTE: 0.50Posting End Date:25-NOV-2022Temporary Employee Class:Temp P/T BenefitsDate Available:05-DEC-2022Temporary End Date:17-SEP-2023Hours per Shift:11.08Length of Shift in weeks:12Shifts per cycle:20Shift Pattern:Days, Nights, WeekendsDays Off:As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $38.44Maximum Salary: $50.45Vehicle Requirement:Not ApplicableRequired 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).Additional Required Qualifications: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 physical requirements (including, but not limited to: sitting, standing for long periods, lifting, bending, twisting, squatting, pushing and pulling).Preferred Qualifications:Experience in Labour, delivery, postpartum care. Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation. 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.