Registered Nurse - Obstetrics

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The QEII Obstetrics Department consists of a 7 room Labour and Delivery area; 16 private room postpartum area and 5 bed assessment/Ob triage area. 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 QEII 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. The position will be moving to the new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital when the new hospital opens. The successful candidate in this position accepts it knowing they will transfer to the new site. 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 AlbertaDepartment:QE11 Lab Del Recov PostpartumPrimary Location:Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/MacMulti-Site:At (UNA only)FTE: 1.00Posting End Date:07-OCT-2021Employee Class:Regular Full TimeDate Available:01-NOV-2021Hours per Shift:11.08Length of Shift in weeks:12Shifts per cycle:40Shift Pattern:Days, Nights, WeekendsDays Off:As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $36.86Maximum Salary: $48.37Vehicle Requirement:Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). 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:

Baccalaureate degree preferred 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