Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The Inpatient Transplant unit is a fast-paced, high-acuity environment caring for pre-op and post-op solid organ transplant and other complex surgical patients. In our modified primary nursing care model, you will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams and take full ownership of patient assignments. Registered Nurse (RN), responsibilities include assessing patients' physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs, ensuring goals are met, and educating patients and families on post-transplant care. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to develop discharge plans and promote patient independence. The successful candidate will bring compassion, technical expertise, strong organization and assessment skills, and effective communication abilities. Join our supportive team of passionate peers dedicated to continuous improvement.
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 of AHS. 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 (2022.75) Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Unit 3G2 Surgery Program Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 28-APR-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 30 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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:
Current adult acute care experience in surgery or ICU, or related nursing experience within the last two years. Ability to move, transfer, and mobilize patients to meet the needs of the patient and the unit.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with two or more years of experience with caring for transplant patients within an acute care setting, however, an equivalent combination of education and surgical experience will also be considered. Experience with management of epidurals, nerve blocks, PCAs, surgical drains and tubes (including tracheostomies and chest tubes), central lines, dialysis modalities, complex wound care, and ostomies is preferred. Connect Care (EPIC) training is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, patient- and family-centered nursing care for transplant and complex surgical patients, assessing their physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on care and discharge planning, educate and advocate for patients and families, and promote patient independence and well-being.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Candidates also need recent adult acute-care experience in surgery, ICU, or related nursing, and the ability to mobilize patients; transplant experience and familiarity with complex surgical therapies and equipment are preferred.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Discharge Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Acute Care Nursing
- Transplant Care
- Surgical Nursing
- Patient Mobilization
- Epidural Management
- Central Line Management
- Complex Wound Care
- Communication
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Inpatient Transplant
- Solid Organ Transplant
- Acute Care
- Surgical Nursing
- Critical Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Safety
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family Education
- Discharge Planning
- Interdisciplinary Team
- CRNA Registration
- BCLS-HCP
- Epidurals
- Nerve Blocks
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia
- Surgical Drains
- Tracheostomies
- Chest Tubes
- Central Lines
- Dialysis
- Complex Wound Care
- Ostomies
- Connect Care
- EPIC
