Original job description
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At AHS, we understand how important our people are to fulfilling our mission of providing a patient-focused, high quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our most important asset is our people; when you are at your best, we are at our best. That’s why we provide a variety of benefits to enhance the health and well-being of our employees and their families. It’s one more reason we believe life is better with AHS. Unit 49, Medical/ Cardiology unit, provides inpatient care for Cardiology and Acute Medical patients. This unit fosters a strong collaborative team environment with Nurses, Physicians, Allied Health Professionals and Support Workers. Unit 49 at the Peter Lougheed Center maintains an excellent relationship with the CCU unit 48. There may be instances where the successful applicant is asked to provide assistance on Unit 48.
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 49 Medical Cardiology Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 29-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 02-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 24 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:
Active registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years in inpatient acute medical nursing required. 2 years experience in cardiovascular nursing required. Cardiac Dysrhythmia interpretation required. Ability to work within the full scope of an RN. Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a stressful multidisciplinary environment. Ability to be self-directed and exercises independent decision making, nursing judgment and critical thinking skills. Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic environment. Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the values of AHS. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team. Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to assist with communication/ implementation of initiatives. Experience with Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM), Clinibase, Netcare, and Medivision) preferred. Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles within own nursing practice. Basic knowledge of computers and software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office). Compliance with the AHS Hand Hygiene policies. Understanding of CoAct and collaborative care in the acute care setting.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to medical and cardiology patients, supporting patients and families through assessment, clinical decision-making, teaching, counseling, and advocacy. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to promote holistic, patient- and family-centered care and support patient safety and well-being.
Requirements
Requires an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Requires an active CRNA permit, two years of recent inpatient acute medical nursing experience, two years of cardiovascular nursing experience, and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation skills.
Skills
- Acute Medical Nursing
- Cardiovascular Nursing
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Nursing Judgment
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Conflict Resolution
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Teaching And Counseling
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Electronic Health Record Systems
Benefits
- Health And Well-Being Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Acute Medical Nursing
- Cardiovascular Nursing
- Cardiology
- Inpatient Care
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- CRNA Registration
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Patient Safety
- Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Nursing Judgment
- Problem-Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Health Promotion
- Patient Advocacy
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Sunrise Clinical Manager
- Clinibase
- Netcare
- Medivision
- Microsoft Office
- Hand Hygiene
- Collaborative Care
