Registered Nurse

Located just a few short minutes north of Edmonton, the Sturgeon Community Hospital (SCH) serves the community of St. Albert, north Edmonton, and the surrounding rural areas, and delivers over 2,800 babies annually. The SCH is provincially recognized for its innovative Obstetrical Program, birth and post-natal care specialties- delivering an enhanced patient experience. In this Registered Nurse position working with postpartum patients, you will have the opportunity to use your advanced clinical skills to perform a variety of nursing duties by administering safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. As the successful candidate, you demonstrate a professional attitude while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in order to provide exceptional care to postpartum patients. Preferred candidates will have a thorough understanding of the postpartum period, possess extensive knowledge of newborn assessment and breastfeeding, and have experience handling obstetrical emergencies and obstetrical complications and/or medical conditions complicated by pregnancy. It is expected that you will maintain all required certifications and competencies while working on the unit, adhere to policies, procedures, practice guidelines, AHS Values and Code of Conduct. Characteristics and abilities that will contribute to success in this area include: resiliency, accountability, concern for accuracy, physical stamina, and manual dexterity.

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 will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

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) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Minimum of 6 months of postpartum experience in the last 2 years. Certification in Newborn Resuscitation are required. A successful medication exam must be completed following interview. The ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential. The candidate must be able to work well independently and within a team. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, within scope of practice, including clinical judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability. Must thrive in a fast-paced, high stress environment. Experience with Connect Care. Proficiency in MS Teams. Meet physical demand requirements due to the unit's emergent nature including significant walking and standing, seated work requiring substantial arm and/or leg force, regular handling of weights: occasionally 51-100 lbs, frequently 21-50 lbs, and constantly 0-20 lbs, pushing/pulling >180-250lbs at times. Helping patients ambulate post-delivery. Emptying and moving of linen bags.

Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice will be considered. Minimum 2 years of recent obstetrical nursing experience. Current IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) certification an asset.