Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Working under the supervision of Medical Leadership and Departmental Managers, the Registered Nurse position is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of appropriate triage for incoming Gastroenterology (GI) and General Surgery patient referrals according to current Triage protocols. This is an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team of nurses, doctors, and clerks to process referrals and allocate priority quickly, ensuring all patients are triaged appropriately.
Description:
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.
Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Central Zone GI CAT, Surgical Services Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 06-DEC-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 19 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
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.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical surgical nursing required. Advanced knowledge of gastroenterology diseases, disorders, procedures, and treatment protocols required. Recent experience within 2 years in gastroenterology including endoscopy required. Knowledge of Gastroenterology Patient Care Pathways required. Experience developing procedures and protocols required. Knowledge and skill with computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, Alberta Net Care and Connect Care required Demonstrated telephone assessment and triage experience and skills required. Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to stand for long periods of time alternating with periods of walking frequently. Able to lift and carry 20lbs at a time. Able to reach over shoulders with additional weight and bend down to reach with additional weight. Ability to work in an often loud and busy environment. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills required. Demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail required. Demonstrated leadership skills required. Strong decision making and clinical assessment skills required. Exceptional team player with the ability to function and adapt in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment required. Ability to multi-task is required. Demonstrated ability to embrace and commit to continuous learning required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in nursing. Current ambulatory / outpatient clinic experience preferred.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Coordinate and facilitate triage of incoming gastroenterology and general surgery referrals according to established protocols, assigning appropriate priority. Provide safe, patient- and family-centered nursing care, including assessment, education, counseling, advocacy, and leadership in an integrated approach to care.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, current BCLS-HCP certification, and at least five years of medical-surgical nursing experience. Candidates also need recent gastroenterology and endoscopy experience, advanced gastroenterology knowledge, triage and protocol-development skills, computer proficiency, and strong communication, organizational, leadership, and clinical decision-making abilities; a nursing bachelor's degree and current ambulatory or outpatient clinic experience are preferred.
Skills
- Patient Triage
- Telephone Assessment
- Clinical Assessment
- Gastroenterology
- Endoscopy
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Patient Care Pathways
- Protocol Development
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
- Connect Care
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- BCLS-HCP
- Gastroenterology
- General Surgery
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Endoscopy
- Patient Triage
- Telephone Assessment
- Clinical Assessment
- Patient Care Pathways
- Triage Protocols
- Protocol Development
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Alberta Net Care
- Connect Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Health Promotion
- Patient Safety
- Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing Education
