Registered Nurse

An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse (RN) looking to work to their full-scope of practice and who has a passion for providing patient- and family-centered care at the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre, located in the community of Wetaskiwin, Alberta. As a Registered Nurse, you will be working as a float nurse supporting three Medical Units (Unit 33, Unit 35, and Unit 43). All medical units provide care for patients with acute and complex chronic illnesses as well as occasional surgical patients. A wide range of skill sets is required to support patient care. Unit 35 also supports patients requiring telemetry monitoring and has two palliative suites. You will be working with an interdisciplinary team, utilizing our values (AHS Cares) and Patient First Strategy in your practice to provide leading care to Albertans. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing patient care using the nursing process, in accordance with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) standards of practice. You will demonstrate competence in delivering safe, effective and efficient care within all departments. 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 act as a patient advocate and provide a link between the other units in the facility. Through your education, experience, knowledge of current principles, and interpretation of evidence-based healthcare practices, you will play a key role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to the patient’s care, health promotion and health maintenance. This position will report to the Manager of Unit 43 and offers the opportunity for both personal and professional development within a variety of teams.

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.

Minimum of five (5) years of recent RN clinical experience working on an acute inpatient medical unit. Minimum of one (1) years’ experience, within in the last five (5) years, working with palliative care clients. Minimum of 2-5 years of recent Charge Nurse Role experience. Experience providing care for patients with acute and complex chronic conditions. Competent with Connect Care, MS Office Suite, TEAM’s and Zoom. Telemetry monitoring experience. Ability to work independently in different environments.

Wound Care certification. Palliative Care course. Lead II Course. Leadership course. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI).