Registered Nurse

The Stollery Children’s Hospital is the primary acute care centre for children in Northern Alberta and Western Canada’s referral centre for pediatric cardiac surgery as well as being a national leader in organ transplantation. Since it opened in 2001, the Stollery developed as a specialized site with expertise and programs to ensure children who require inpatient services receive the best care possible. Highly-skilled child health professionals from around the world have made Stollery a well-recognized center for specialized pediatric services. The Pediatric Thrombosis KIDCLOT program provides specialized medical management for children with medical disorders and congenital or acquired defects with or at risk for thrombosis. The outpatient anticoagulation program supports the transition of children from the inpatient to outpatient settings, facilitating the transfer of care to referral sites, with supporting and managing inpatient and outpatient anticoagulation and follow-up.

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)

BScN required. Minimum 5 years current pediatric and ambulatory experience required. Case management experience and specialized knowledge of care and management of patients with anticoagulation issues required. Experience providing education to pediatric and adult learners required. Prior experience executing/managing quality improvement initiatives required. Understanding of and involvement with research required. Program data management and development of program guidelines required. Able to determine resource utilization and direct referrals to appropriate healthcare providers required. Demonstrate assessment, critical-thinking, problem-solving, organization and patient care skills required. Self-direction, adaptable and flexible while working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment required. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required. Reliable, dependable and requires the ability to work independently and effectively in an interdisciplinary setting. Detail-oriented and establish priorities to meet deadlines in a timely manner required. Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook email and Calendar. Physical requirements include lifting, pushing and pulling to transport patients and equipment.

As required.