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The Registered Nurse - ICU (RN) is a leader and pivotal member of the inter-professional 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 Medicine Hat participates in a provincial critical care orientation program (OPACCA) that offers critical care education tailored to meet specific learning requirements. This 10 bed unit offers a broad case mix including critically ill medical, surgical, cardiac, 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, and demonstration of professional accountability. Part of a healthy, respectful, and 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 Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 23-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
At least 2 years of recent fulltime Acute care medical/surgical experience (within the past 4 years), or critical care experience working at least 0.5FTE (must be within the past 4 years). Strong physical assessment skills. Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills. Ability to work effectively in stressful and emergent situations. 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:
ACCN, PALS, ACLS, OPACCA, any other critical care certification or relevant experience.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, quality, patient- and family-centered nursing care in the ICU, including assessment, documentation, education, counseling, and advocacy. Collaborate with the interprofessional team, support staff development and a positive practice environment, maintain professional competence, and assume charge nurse duties when needed.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited nursing education program, be active or eligible for a CRNA practice permit, and hold current BCLS-HCP certification. They must also have at least two years of recent full-time acute medical/surgical experience or qualifying recent critical care experience, along with strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Critical Care
- Physical Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Emergency Response
- Patient And Family Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Communication
- Professional Accountability
- Cardiac Arrest Management
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Intensive Care Unit
- Critical Care
- Acute Care
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Cardiac Arrest Management
- Rapid Assessment
- BCLS-HCP
- ACCN
- PALS
- ACLS
- OPACCA
- CRNA Registration
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Team
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Charge Nurse
- Professional Development
- Clinical Competence
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Emergency Response
- Team-Based Care
