Registered Nurse

Job title: Registered Nurse

Job description: Your Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity to work at full scope of practice on a busy Acute General Medical and Medical/Psychiatry Inpatient Unit at the Peter Lougheed Centre. The medical/psychiatry service is a unique care model to the PLC and provides a multi-disciplinary integrated approach to the treatment of patients with concurrent medical and psychiatric illnesses in order to better address the needs of this population. As a RN on our unit you will have an opportunity to strengthen knowledge and skills while practicing to full scope of practice. You will be able to effectively provide leadership to others, work well within a multidisciplinary team setting and have the ability to work independently. The RN on Unit 43 is expected to actively participate in quality improvement initiatives set out by the unit quality council. You will be required to care for patients who at times can become agitated, aggressive and unpredictable. You must be able to de-escalate patients and respond appropriately. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate: decision making, critical thinking, organization and conflict resolution skills; interpersonal and communication skills; build and maintain relationships with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team; patient teaching, advocacy and patient and family centered care; show initiative and independence; be adaptable and flexible in a changing environment; and foster positive relationships in a team environment. Other unit specific duties include collaboration of care with the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or Health Care Aide (HCA) and other members of the multidisciplinary team. We welcome you to come and join our energetic team.

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 Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Unit 43, MedPsych
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.47
• Posting End Date: 29-JAN-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 08-FEB-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 27
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• Vehicle 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 Administration Certificate (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:

Demonstrated ability to work with a large multi-disciplinary team. Charge nurse experience. Strong communication skills essential. Demonstrated ability to work at full scope of practice. Completion of med/psych classes. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with patients with complex behaviours, dementia, addiction and mental health conditions. Experience on U43 preferred and MedPsych skilled. “See the Person” course. NVCI certification (within the last 2 years). Collaborative Problem Solving. Current N95 Fit Test and “It’s Your Move” certifications. Experience using the following: Connect Care.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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