Registered Nurse

High River General Hospital supports a busy rural community located just south of Calgary with a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgical Services, Obstetrical Department, Cancer Care, and Medical Inpatients Unit. The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Surgical Services department works as a member of the health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of the patients, families, & community. The RN will work to full scope providing a leadership role in supporting an integrated approach to patient care, families & health care team. The successful candidate will work in all areas of the Surgery Department including in the OR Theatres, Endoscope and PACU. Additional Surgical Services areas include Day Surgery (Pre- and Post-Operative patient care). The RN must be able to adapt quickly to changing & fluctuating workloads and demonstrate initiative, accountability, critical thinking, and strong clinical skills. The ability to respond to emergent medical and/or surgical situations quickly and appropriately is necessary. Effective written and verbal communication skills are required, as is a commitment to integrating Patient and Family Centered Care principles, professional development/growth & promoting a positive work culture aligning with AHS values. Being a preceptor and/or mentor for students and staff is an expectation. Staff at HRGH receive training to support patients in other departments and may be assigned to other departments when required.

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. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, 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.

Active registration with CRNA Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) Completion of accredited Perioperative Nurse Certification. Participate in After Hour Call Rotation and able to return to AHS facility within the rural timeframe for response

Completion of accredited Perioperative Anesthesia Course Completion of accredited Undergraduate Nursing Program Endoscopy experience Recent Urban Obstetrical OR experience Rural Acute Care and/or Rural ER experience within the last twelve months Current ACLS certification Demonstrated Preceptor expertise Demonstrated adherence to ORNAC, NAPCAN, CRNA and AHS Best Practices Involvement in development of Best Practice Guidelines and/or Organizational Policy