Original job description
Your Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity exists in AHS, Calgary Zone. The South Health Campus (SHC) is a full-service hospital that provides services to Calgary in high-need areas including Women’s Health, NICU, Emergency, Surgery and Mental Health. The SHC is more than just a “hospital”. It is a campus environment and includes inpatient, outpatient, and wellness services, as well as prevention and public health learning opportunities for the community. The campus also includes a YMCA and retail services. The Cardiac Inpatient (ACU 66), working collaboratively with all the clinical teams spread across the South Health Campus, is in the process of hiring a Registered Nurse (RN). Our unit offers a unique opportunity to work with acute General Internal Medicine and Cardiology patients in a modern environment. The RN works as a key member of the interdisciplinary of the health care team and collaborates with other staff, Physicians, Allied Health and Support Workers to provide comprehensive, quality care to patients and families at the Campus. The RN provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of promoting, maintaining or restoring health, preventing illness, injury, and disability, and supporting a peaceful death. The RN is accountable to the public for his/her own practice and is responsible for ensuring that practice meets legislative requirements, the practice standards set by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), and the Canadian Code of Ethics. The RN is guided by their education, expertise, experience and demonstrated skill level and AHS policies, procedures and job description.
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: Unit 66, Acute Care Cardiac Inpatients Primary Location: South Health Campus Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.65 Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 01-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 27-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 26 Shift Pattern: Days, 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:
Minimum 1 year experience on an acute care cardiology unit within the last 2 years is required or 2-year experience on an acute care medical unit within the last 2 years is required. The RN will demonstrate an understanding and compliance with the AHS code of conduct. Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessment skills and sound nursing judgement. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Current telemetry certification. Ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. High functioning time management and prioritization skills, and able to function effectively in fast paced ever changing environment. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. Previous experience in Cardiology. PVAD & CVAD Certification. Inpatient Med/Surg Connect Care proficiency. Charge Nurse experience. Experience with family centered care. Previous experience with working groups or QI initiatives. AIW fundamentals training. Collaborative practice approach and philosophy. It’s Your Move Training. N95 Fit Test - Current.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, quality, patient- and family-centered nursing care to acute medical and cardiology inpatients, using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to promote health and prevent illness or injury. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and educate, counsel, and advocate for patients and families.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed an accredited nursing education program, be registered or eligible for a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and hold current BCLS-HCP and telemetry certifications. They must also have recent acute cardiology or medical-unit experience, strong clinical assessment and judgment, effective communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Nursing Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care
- Cardiology
- Acute Care
- Clinical Assessment
- Nursing Judgment
- Telemetry
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Collaborative Practice
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Acute Care
- Cardiology
- General Internal Medicine
- Cardiac Inpatients
- Nursing Assessment
- Care Planning
- Care Implementation
- Care Evaluation
- Patient Safety
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Health Promotion
- Clinical Assessment
- Nursing Judgment
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Telemetry Certification
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- PVAD Certification
- CVAD Certification
- Connect Care
- Charge Nurse
- Quality Improvement
- Family-Centered Care
- AIW Fundamentals Training
- N95 Fit Test
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
