Registered nurse
Alberta Health Services’ department The Lois Hole Hospital for Women based in Edmonton, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Registered nurse. Alberta Health Services’ department The Lois Hole Hospital for Women is a prominent healthcare provider. It delivers comprehensive medical services ranging from reproductive health to specialized care for women of all ages. It stands as a beacon of excellence in women’s healthcare, offering cutting-edge treatments, research initiatives, and community outreach programs. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Alberta Health Services
Department: The Lois Hole Hospital for Women
Position: Registered nurse
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $39.21 to $51.46 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary
Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Unit and Program: 4East Labour and Delivery
FTE: 0.63
Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Shifts: Days, Nights, Weekends, and On Call (7.75 Hours per Shift)
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 36
Job ID: ALB00404703
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Baccalaureate degree in nursing and completion of an accredited nursing education program
Experience: Candidates should have minimum two years obstetrics nursing experience within the last five years and recent experience in a tertiary care facility Obstetrics Department
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be capable of meeting the Physical Demands Requirements, given the emergent nature of the unit. This includes work postures that involve significant walking and/or standing, as well as seated work with significant arm and/or leg force exerted to use controls
- The candidates should be able to handle heavy loads, with 51-100 lbs. handled occasionally, 21-50 lbs. handled frequently, and 0-20 lbs. handled constantly. They should be prepared to assist the doctor with the delivery of a baby, if holding the patient’s leg
- The candidates should be adept at transferring heavier patients to a stretcher in the operating room (OR), involving turning and boosting. Additionally, they should be capable of assisting patients in ambulating to the washroom post-epidural
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be individuals with advanced educational studies in obstetrics, including fetal monitoring or midwifery, and possess a certificate in Newborn Resuscitation
- The candidates should demonstrate a professional attitude while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, have a thorough understanding of the antepartum period, the labour and delivery process and the immediate postpartum period, and possesses extensive knowledge of newborn assessment and breastfeeding
- The candidates should have experience handling obstetrical emergencies and caring for high-risk women with obstetrical complications and/or medical conditions complicated by pregnancy
- The candidates should have experience in patient handling, including moving patients and beds to the operation room during emergency situations from the Labor and Delivery (L&D) room
- The candidates should have experience in tasks such as emptying and moving linen bags. Furthermore, they should possess operating room and post-anesthetic recovery room experience
- The candidates should be active or eligible for registration and possess a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
- The candidates should have a current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities, and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being
- The candidates should be able to utilize nursing processes through critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making in their role
- The candidates should be able to teach, counsel, and advocate on behalf of patients and their families
- The candidates should be able to play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion, and maintenance
- The candidates should be able to provide safe, quality patient and family-centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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