Registered Nurse
- Calgary, AB, Canada
- Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada
Temporary
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- Job type
- Temporary
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- Experience
- Minimum 1-year recent (within 2 years) surgical nursing experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Unit 58 is an in-patient vascular and podiatry focused surgical unit. In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary health care team, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides a professional, caring and comprehensive approach to the vascular, podiatry, surgical and medical patient. The Registered Nurse provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and families on Unit 58 for the purpose of promoting, maintaining or restoring health, illness and safety prevention. PLC Unit 58 maintains an excellent relationship with their sister unit Vascular Special Care Unit 59. There may be instances where the successful candidate is asked to provide assistance on Unit 59.
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: u58 Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.75 Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 08-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 43 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:
Minimum 1-year recent (within 2 years) surgical nursing experience. Understanding of CoAct and collaborative care in the acute care setting. Compliance with the AHS Hand Hygiene policies. Basic knowledge of computers and software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office). Strong patient teaching skills. Ability to be self-directed and exercises independent decision-making, nursing judgment and critical thinking skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working rules.
Preferred Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered. Peripheral vascular surgery nursing experience. Current IV, CVC, epidural, and PCA certifications.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive, safe, patient- and family-centered nursing care for vascular, podiatry, surgical, and medical patients. Lead assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation while teaching, counseling, advocating for patients, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible CRNA registration and practice permit, current BCLS-HCP certification, and at least one year of recent surgical nursing experience. Candidates should have collaborative acute-care knowledge, patient-teaching and communication skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to exercise independent judgment; a nursing bachelor's degree and vascular surgery experience are preferred.
Skills
- Nursing Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Teaching
- Counseling
- Patient Advocacy
- Collaborative Care
- Interpersonal Communication
- Nursing Judgment
- Surgical Nursing
- Vascular Surgery
- Computer Literacy
- Hand Hygiene
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Vascular Nursing
- Podiatry
- Surgical Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Care
- Inpatient Care
- Nursing Assessment
- Care Planning
- Care Implementation
- Care Evaluation
- Patient Safety
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Collaborative Care
- CoAct
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- CRNA Registration
- BCLS-HCP
- Hand Hygiene
- Microsoft Office
- Peripheral Vascular Surgery
- Intravenous Therapy
- Central Venous Catheter
- Epidural
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia