Registered Nurse

The successful candidate will report to the Clinic Manager of the Medical Outpatient Unit located at the Walter Mackenzie Health Center and the Adult Day Medicine located at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic. The incumbent will be required to work at both locations. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care by providing direct care and by delegating care to other appropriate personnel to maintain the flow of the unit. The RN assesses patient/family education needs and plans, implements and evaluates education strategies. These are very fast paced clinics with multiple competing demands and the RN must be able to respond to adverse patient events quickly and competently. Care is provided to a variety of patients from different adult specialties requiring IV Infusions such as chemotherapy, blood products and many types of drugs. The RN must be competent in a number of medical procedures including but not limited to monitoring drains, care of central lines, blood withdrawal from central lines, and wound care. The RN must be able to stand for long periods, prioritize and work well under pressure.

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 shall be paid $35.87/hour - $43.82/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)

The physical ability to perform CPR on Adult Clients is required. A medium level of physical activity is required to fulfill job requirements including but not limited to reaching above shoulders frequently, looking up frequently, and the ability to assist Patients with mobility limitations is required. Minimum of two years recent adult acute care experience in Medicine or Surgery is required. IV certification and experience, as well as use and care of Central Venous Access Device is required. Connect Care experience is required. Chemotherapy Level 1 and 2 certification is required. Experience in performing phlebotomy is required. Wound care assessment skills are required. Fast Paced Unit must be able to stand for long periods, work in a noisy environment. Must have excellent communication and documentation skills and the ability to participate as an interdisciplinary team member.

Charge Nurse experience preferred. Experience with conflict management is preferred.