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Provide comprehensive nursing care to gynecology, oncology, and postpartum patients within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include administering safe nursing care, advocating for patients, and supporting health promotion and maintenance.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing program and registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta. Must hold BCLS-HCP and NRP certifications and be able to meet the physical demands of an acute hospital setting.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Gynecology Nursing
- Oncology Nursing
- Postpartum Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- BCLS-HCP
- NRP Certification
- IV Certification
- Central Line Skills
- Breastfeeding Teaching
- Medication Math
- Acute Care
- Patient Safety
- Holistic Care
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Women's Health
- Acute Care
- BCLS-HCP
- NRP Certification
- CRNA
- Gynecology
- Oncology
- Postpartum
- Maternal Child Health
- IV Certification
- Central Line
- Patient Centered Care
- United Nurses of Alberta
- Royal Alexandra Hospital
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Located at the LHHW, responsible for working with gynecology, oncology, and postpartum patients, and performing a variety of nursing duties and administering safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. The incumbent will care for a variety of patients including day surgery, acute gynecology/oncology, postpartum mothers, and patients undergoing genetic terminations of pregnancy. A thorough understanding of gynecology, oncology or postpartum is an asset. The incumbent must demonstrate a professional attitude while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and consider the Essential Habits as set forth by the Royal Alex Way in daily interactions with colleagues, patients, and visitors. Orientation will be established based on experience.
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: Women's Health Float Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.63 Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 01-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 19-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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:
NRP certification, recent experience in Women's Health, successful completion and passing of medication math examination at time of interview. This position requires the ability to meet the physical demands associated with nursing duties in an acute hospital unit setting. These include but are not limited to: Frequent pushing and pulling of equipment or patients. Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the shift. Regular bending, kneeling, twisting and reaching. Ability to lift, move, or assist patients and equipment weighing up to 40–50 pounds. Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent experience in an acute care setting - maternal/child health preferred. Current IV certification and central line skills are preferred. Experience providing acute gynecological surgery or medical care preferred. Experience providing postpartum care and experience with breastfeeding teaching preferred. Close observation and charge nurse experience is an asset.
