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The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive hemodialysis treatment and family-centered care to renal patients within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include clinical assessment, care implementation, and assuming unit leadership roles as directed by the manager.
Requirements
Candidates must have an accredited nursing education, a valid CRNA practice permit, and BCLS-HCP certification. Successful applicants must complete a mandatory 6-week intensive hemodialysis training program and be able to lift 40 lbs.
Working hours
24 hours per week
Skills
- Hemodialysis Treatment
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Judgment
- Care Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Connect Care
- Charge Nurse Skills
- Problem Solving
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Hemodialysis
- Renal Care
- BCLS-HCP
- CRNA
- Connect Care
- Patient-Centered Care
- Alberta Kidney Care North
- Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Nursing Standards
- Clinical Policies
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Health Promotion
- Charge Nurse
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
We have an exciting position in our program for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) at the Royal Alexandra Hospital Satellite Hemodialysis Unit. The RN works to provide hemodialysis treatment to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team. The RN delivers comprehensive patient and family-centered care to renal patients. The RN practices within the philosophy and guidelines of the Alberta Kidney Care – North (AKCN) to provide leadership, critical thinking, clinical judgment, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care to promote, maintain, or restore health, prevent illness, injury, and disability to the renal patient. The RN practices nursing care according to Hemodialysis Nursing Specialty Scope of Practice, regulating body, clinical policies, and nursing standards. The RN demonstrates a professional demeanor, pursues regular professional development opportunities, and maintains professional designation. The RN assumes unit leadership and charges responsibilities to support all levels of the multidisciplinary team as per Unit Manager Direction. May be required to work in the RAH In center if the need arises. Please Note: Candidates who are chosen for an interview will be contacted by email.
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: Alberta Kidney Care North, Hospital Satellite Hemodialysis Unit Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-JUL-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 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:
Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making abilities required. Basic computer skills required. Successful candidate must be able to lift 40 lbs. (18kg). Must be able to attend Hemodialysis training in Edmonton or Red Deer x 6 weeks full-time training. Hemodialysis Training is held in Edmonton or Red Deer depending on classroom/instructor availability. The training is an intensive 4-week full time schedule with an additional 2 weeks of full-time buddy shifts. A passing mark of 80% on the final exam and satisfactory performance during clinical component is required to move on to 2 weeks full-time buddy shifts. Upon successful completion of the orientation the RN will be able to proceed to the unit specific orientation – 2 weeks of buddy shifts as assigned by the Unit Manager. Required to attend 1-day mandatory post orientation (3 Months Post) in person for Edmonton zone employees and via zoom for outside of the Edmonton Zone employees. Charge nurse skilled. Demonstrated time management, organizational skills, communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
1-to 2 years of current Hemodialysis experience or 2 years med/surg experience. Charge nurse skilled. Care experiences an asset. Competent in Connect Care.
