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The Diagnostic Imaging Registered Nurse (RN) works in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, multi-modality environment. Responsibilities are to educate and prepare patients undergoing a variety of Diagnostic Imaging Procedures. The nurse works collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, to evaluate the patient’s condition and care while in the Diagnostic Imaging Department. This position will share equally in any shift, weekend, or on-call responsibilities that may be expected. Additionally, they work collaboratively with radiologists and technologists to monitor and provide care during these procedures. The RN is guided by their level of education, expertise, experience, demonstrated skill level and Alberta Health Services 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: DI Interventional/Angio Study Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 57 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call 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:
Must be able to wear a lead apron (15-20lbs) for prolonged periods of time. Requires a minimum of 5 years of recent, direct clinical experience in critical care and bedside nursing. Must be able to take a considerably high volume of call on evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. Must be able to perform a considerable amount of patient transfers each shift. Interventional scrub training is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
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Responsibilities
Educate and prepare patients for diagnostic imaging procedures, assess their condition, and provide safe, patient- and family-centered care during procedures in collaboration with radiologists, technologists, and the multidisciplinary team. Use nursing processes and clinical judgment to teach, counsel, advocate for patients and families, and support holistic care, health promotion, and maintenance.
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 must have at least five years of recent direct critical care and bedside nursing experience, interventional scrub training, and the ability to wear a lead apron, perform frequent patient transfers, and take substantial evening, weekend, and holiday call.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Monitoring
- Critical Care Nursing
- Bedside Nursing
- Interventional Scrub
- Patient Transfers
- Diagnostic Imaging Care
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Interventional Radiology
- Angiography
- Critical Care
- Bedside Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Transfers
- Interventional Scrub Training
- BCLS-HCP
- CRNA Registration
- Nursing Process
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Health Promotion
- Lead Apron
- On-Call Coverage
