Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse (RN) in this busy rural setting will have a strong understanding and appreciation of the delivery of nursing care to diverse acute care and ER clients. The RN will demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workloads, and coordinates care with members of the inter-professional team. Demonstrated initiative, accountability, critical thinking, and strong clinical skills are essential. Effective written and verbal communication skills are required as is a commitment to integrating Patient and Family Centered Care principles into your practice. A commitment to professional development and promoting a positive work environment is valued. Preceptoring and/or mentoring student placements and less experienced staff is required. On-Call Duty is an expectation in this position. Please note that this position qualifies for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html

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.

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)

ACLS. CTAS. Rural Acute Care and/or Rural ER experience within the last six months.

TNCC. PALS. NRP. ENPC. Relevant additional education/certification in wound care, palliative care, NVCI is considered an asset.