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The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the Stollery Children’s Hospital provides an environment that supports critically ill children and their family. The multidisciplinary critical care team promotes best clinical practice as well as fostering education, research and quality improvement initiatives guided by contemporary evidence-based medicine and enhanced locally by an active and productive clinical research program. Our critical care program is recognized at a regional, national and international level for excellence in critical care. As the PICU Registered Nurse, you will be challenged in your ability to balance varying patient acuity levels and priorities in this dynamic environment. The PICU RN is trained in advanced critical care certifications and will have the opportunity to utilize excellent communication skills and collaborative discussions to better support optimal outcomes. You will be responsible for the provision of education, advice and information to patients and families regarding evidence based guidelines, while determining the family’s ability and desire to participate in care. Employees are required to work a minimum of 1 year in PICU following completion of their orientation before they will be considered for a casual position.
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 (2022.75) Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Primary Location: Stollery Children's 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: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 17-JAN-2028 Hours per Shift: 11.63 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:
Successful completion of PICU orientation, including 80% pass on comprehensive exam and 90% pass on medication exam. Stollery Pediatric Critical Care nursing experience. May consider applicants with: 2 years current Stollery Pediatric experience or 2 years adult ICU/ER experience. Current is within previous 5 years. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Preference will be given to candidates that have pediatric Critical Care experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
PICU/NICU nursing experience or current Stollery Pediatric experience or adult ICU/ER experience. PALS Certification. Advanced critical care nursing certifications - ENPC/ACLS/TNCC. Canadian Nurses Association CNCCP(C) Pediatric ICU Certification. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACCN) Certification. Participation in working groups/committees or quality improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients and support their families through education, advice, and information. Use nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team and contributing to patient care, health promotion, and quality improvement.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited nursing education program, be active or eligible for a CRNA practice permit, and hold current BCLS-HCP certification. The role requires successful completion of PICU orientation and relevant pediatric critical care experience; qualifying alternatives include two years of current Stollery pediatric experience or two years of adult ICU/ER experience within the previous five years.
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Patient Education
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Care Nursing
- Pediatric Intensive Care
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- PICU
- Critical Care Nursing
- Stollery Children's Hospital
- CRNA Registration
- Practice Permit
- BCLS-HCP
- PALS
- ENPC
- ACLS
- TNCC
- AACCN Certification
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Clinical Research
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- Health Promotion
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Patient Advocacy
- Adult ICU
- Emergency Room
