Registered Nurse
- Calgary, AB, Canada
- Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
The Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) at the South Health Campus (SHC) is an innovative and unique environment. The Registered Nurse will care for post-operative patients including opportunities to care for post-caesarean section patients, post-ECT, post-cardioversion; post-surgical in-patients, ICU overflow patients, and assist with regional blocks.
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: Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Primary Location: South Health Campus Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.42 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 05-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 05-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 24 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
3 Minimum years recent experience in an urban adult PACU or intensive care (ICU), or Emergency Department. Strong ECG interpretation knowledge. Experience in the following areas: Caring for intubated patients; working with central and arterial lines; assisting with inotropes/vasoactive medications; & experience with caring for post-surgical in-patients.
Preferred Qualifications:
SHC experience. Experience with ETCO2 monitoring. Experience caring for post C-section patients. ACLS preferred. Charge Nurse experience preferred. Connect Care experience preferred.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, quality, patient- and family-centered nursing care to post-operative patients, including post-caesarean, post-ECT, post-cardioversion, surgical inpatient, and ICU overflow patients. Use nursing processes and clinical judgment to support patient safety, education, advocacy, health promotion, and holistic care, and assist with regional blocks.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited nursing education program, be active or eligible for registration and a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and hold current BCLS-HCP certification. They must have at least three years of recent experience in an urban adult PACU, ICU, or Emergency Department, strong ECG interpretation knowledge, and experience caring for intubated patients, managing central and arterial lines, assisting with vasoactive medications, and caring for post-surgical inpatients.
Skills
- Post-Anesthetic Care
- Post-Operative Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Education and Counseling
- ECG Interpretation
- Intubated Patient Care
- Central and Arterial Line Management
- Vasoactive Medication Support
- Post-Surgical Inpatient Care
- ETCO2 Monitoring
- Regional Block Assistance
- Charge Nursing
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Post-Anesthetic Care Unit
- PACU
- Post-Operative Care
- Intensive Care Unit
- Emergency Department
- BCLS-HCP
- CRNA Registration
- ECG Interpretation
- Intubated Patients
- Central Lines
- Arterial Lines
- Inotropes
- Vasoactive Medications
- ETCO2 Monitoring
- Regional Blocks
- Post-Caesarean Care
- ACLS
- Charge Nurse
- Connect Care
- Patient Safety
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Health Promotion