Registered nurse
Alberta Health Services’ Surgical department based in Calgary, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Registered nurse. Alberta Health Services’ Surgical department is dedicated to providing advanced and specialized surgical care to residents. It oversees a range of surgical procedures, from routine surgeries to complex interventions, with a focus on patient safety and positive outcomes. It plays a crucial role in the province’s healthcare system, contributing to improved health and recovery for those in need of surgical interventions. 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: Surgical
Position: Registered nurse
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $39.21 – $51.46 hourly
Employment Type: Regular/Full Time
Job Category: Nursing – Nurses/Psych Nurses
Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Unit and Program: Unit 68 – Medical/Surgical
FTE: 1.00
Location: 4448 Front St SE, Calgary, AB T3M 1M4, Canada
Primary Location: South Health Campus
Shift: Days, Evenings, and Weekends (7.75 Hours per Shift)
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 57
Job ID: ALB00408919
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Completion of an accredited nursing education program
Experience: Candidates should have 2-year acute care medical/surgical nursing experience within the last 5 years
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be physically able to manage extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, lifting, pushing, and pulling
Other Requirements:
- 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 hold a current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification and trained in Low Dose Ketamine Infusions
- The candidates should have PCA/PCEA Certification, TNA/TPN Certification, Central Line Certification, and knowledge of chest tube care and maintenance
- The candidates should have recent charge experience on an acute inpatient unit and previous experience preceptoring, orientating, and/or mentoring new staff and/or students
- The candidates should have effective patient teaching experience (both written and verbal)
- The candidates should demonstrate proficiency in clinical assessment skills and critical thinking
- The candidates should have the ability to establish relationships with patients and families and engage them in their care
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to assess the needs of patients, educate them, and optimize for surgery using the Nursing Process
- The candidates should be able to provide peer education, participate in and support medical and nursing research activities, and demonstrate professional accountability in all aspects of dealing with the public
- The candidates should be able to demonstrate leadership skills and abilities, ensuring practices meet legislative requirements in accordance with the practice standards of the CRNA and the CNA code of ethics
- The candidates should be able to utilize critical thinking skills and sound clinical judgment in their independent, interdependent, and dependent functions in the provision of health care and within their scope of practice
- The candidates should be able to provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities, and populations, 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, as well as 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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