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The ICU Registered Nurse (RN) is a leader and pivotal member of the interprofessional team who acts as a primary caregiver to the patient and family in the critical care setting, and is trained in advanced critical care certifications, including cardiac arrest management and rapid assessment. ICU Nurses work collaboratively with physicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, pharmacists and social workers in order to achieve the best patient outcomes through a team-based approach. The ICU in Lethbridge participates in a provincial critical care orientation program (OPACCA) that offers critical care education tailored to meet specific learning requirements. This 20-bed unit offers a broad case mix including critically ill medical, surgical, cardiac, pediatric, and trauma patients. Key responsibilities include provision of direct care for patients & families, maintenance of electronic and written documentation of care, maintenance of professional, practice including but not limited to mentoring of unit staff, ongoing professional development, assumption of charge nurse duties when needed, promotion of a positive supportive work environment, demonstration of professional accountability. Part of a healthy, respectful, and psychologically safe practice environment is essential.
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: Intensive Care Unit; Critical Care Unit Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.68 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 14-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 39 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:
Two years of recent acute medical/surgical experience or current ICU/CCU experience. Current certification for IV therapy required. Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills required. Possesses critical thinking and advanced assessment skills. Self-motivated and enthusiastic learner. Required exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other members of the inter-professional team. Maintenance of clinical competence and proficiency. Accountability for own professional practice.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current ACLS preferred. Current education/training in hemodynamic monitoring preferred. Awareness and understand of Alberta Health Services Shared Commitments. Awareness and knowledge of ICU initiatives such as venting wisely and delirium management. ACCN certification and/or CNA specialty certificate preferred. Charge nurse experience preferred. Connect Care/EPIC experience preferred. ICU/CCU experience preferred.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, quality, patient- and family-centered care to critically ill patients, using nursing processes, critical thinking, assessment, and clinical decision-making. Maintain care documentation, educate and advocate for patients and families, collaborate with the interprofessional team, mentor staff, and support unit operations and a respectful practice environment.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited nursing education program, be active or eligible for registration and a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and hold current BCLS-HCP and IV therapy certification. The role requires two years of recent acute medical/surgical experience or current ICU/CCU experience, strong communication and organizational skills, critical thinking and advanced assessment abilities, and ongoing clinical competence; ACLS and hemodynamic monitoring training are preferred.
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Advanced Patient Assessment
- Cardiac Arrest Management
- IV Therapy
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Electronic Health Documentation
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Mentoring
- Charge Nurse Duties
- Professional Accountability
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Intensive Care Unit
- Critical Care
- Acute Medical-Surgical Experience
- ICU
- CCU
- BCLS-HCP
- IV Therapy
- ACLS
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Cardiac Arrest Management
- Rapid Assessment
- Advanced Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Nursing Process
- Electronic Documentation
- Interprofessional Team
- Charge Nurse
- Mentoring
- Delirium Management
- Venting Wisely
- Connect Care
- EPIC
- ACCN Certification
- CNA Specialty Certificate
- OPACCA
- Professional Accountability
