Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Located at the LHHW, responsible for working with gynecology, oncology, and postpartum patients, and performing a variety of nursing duties and administering safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. The incumbent will care for a variety of patients including day surgery, acute gynecology/oncology, postpartum mothers, and patients undergoing genetic terminations of pregnancy. A thorough understanding of gynecology, oncology or postpartum is an asset. The incumbent must demonstrate a professional attitude while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and consider the Essential Habits as set forth by the Royal Alex Way in daily interactions with colleagues, patients, and visitors. Orientation will be established based on experience.
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: Women's Health Float Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.65 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 23-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 28-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 37 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:
NRP certification, recent experience in Women's Health, successful completion and passing of medication math examination at time of interview. This position requires the ability to meet the physical demands associated with nursing duties in an acute hospital unit setting. These include but are not limited to: Frequent pushing and pulling of equipment or patients. Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the shift. Regular bending, kneeling, twisting and reaching. Ability to lift, move, or assist patients and equipment weighing up to 40–50 pounds. Ability to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent experience in an acute care setting - maternal/child health preferred. Current IV certification and central line skills are preferred. Experience providing acute gynecological surgery or medical care preferred. Experience providing postpartum care and experience with breastfeeding teaching preferred. Close observation and charge nurse experience is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, effective nursing care to day surgery, gynecology, oncology, postpartum, and pregnancy termination patients in an acute hospital setting. Use nursing processes and clinical judgment to educate, counsel, and advocate for patients and families while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
Applicants must complete 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 NRP certifications. Recent Women's Health experience and passing a medication math examination are required; preferred qualifications include acute maternal-child or gynecological care, IV and central line skills, breastfeeding education, and charge nurse experience.
Skills
- Women's Health Nursing
- Gynecology
- Oncology
- Postpartum Care
- Acute Care
- Patient Safety
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Education
- Counseling
- Patient Advocacy
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Breastfeeding Education
- Charge Nursing
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Women's Health
- Gynecology
- Oncology
- Postpartum Care
- Day Surgery
- Acute Care
- Maternal-Child Health
- Genetic Termination of Pregnancy
- Nursing Process
- Patient Safety
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- BCLS-HCP
- NRP Certification
- Medication Math Examination
- IV Certification
- Central Line Skills
- Breastfeeding Education
- Charge Nurse
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- Patient Advocacy
- Health Promotion
- Clinical Decision-Making
