Registered Nurse
- Calgary, AB, Canada
- Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada
Part-time
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- Job type
- Part-time
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- Experience
- Current 3 years' experience as a RN in a critical care setting (ICU, CICU, CVICU).
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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The Rockyview General Hospital (RGH) is unique in offering a combined 12 bed Intensive Care Unit & 7 bed Coronary Care Unit. With a primary focus on critically ill medical & surgical patients who require a high degree of specialized nursing and medical care, common patient diagnoses include respiratory failure, pneumonia, complications related to asthma, cardiac arrest, sepsis, renal & liver failure, complications of diabetes (DKA), complications of pregnancy, shock, chest pain, MI, CHF & dysrhythmias. The Critical Care RN acts as a leader and is a pivotal member of the interprofessional team. The critical care RN will act as the primary caregiver to the patient & family in the critical care setting & is trained in advanced critical care certifications including Code Blue & Outreach (Rapid Response, MET) Team membership. Critical Care nurses work collaboratively with Physicians, Respiratory Therapists, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists & Social Workers to achieve the best patient outcomes through a team-based approach. All adult ICUs in Calgary participate in a provincial critical care orientation program (OPACCA), offering an orientation program tailored to meet your specific learning requirements. As the RN you will maintain professional practice including but not limited to mentoring of unit staff, ongoing professional development, participation in quality improvement initiatives, assumption of charge nurse duties when needed, promotion of a positive supportive work environment, & demonstration of professional accountability. In addition, you will demonstrate excellence in patient & family centred care, patient advocacy & teaching; a collaborative team-based approach; conflict resolution, critical thinking, problem-solving & decision-making skills; & a commitment to fostering an environment of respect, promoting the values of AHS.
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/Coronary Care Unit Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 12-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 07-JUN-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 28 Shift Pattern: Days, 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:
Current 3 years' experience as a RN in a critical care setting (ICU, CICU, CVICU). Will consider Transitional Grad Nurses (TGN) who are already working in RGH ICU/CCU. Certified in basic ICU critical care competencies- Arterial Lines, CVC, Defib, IV direct, NMB. Current certification in ICU advanced critical care competencies – code blue, TVP, ECG & 12 Lead Interpretation. CCU trained.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing. Oriented to RGH ICU/CCU. Advanced Hemodynamics competencies CRRT, ICU Outreach, Charge. CNA Certification. Certificate in Adult Critical Care Nursing (ACCN). ACLS. Experience as a preceptor and/or orientating new staff.
The Rockyview General Hospital (RGH) is unique in offering a combined 12 bed Intensive Care Unit & 7 bed Coronary Care Unit. With a primary focus on critically ill medical & surgical patients who require a high degree of specialized nursing and medical care, common patient diagnoses include respiratory failure, pneumonia, complications related to asthma, cardiac arrest, sepsis, renal & liver failure, complications of diabetes (DKA), complications of pregnancy, shock, chest pain, MI, CHF & dysrhythmias. The Critical Care RN acts as a leader and is a pivotal member of the interprofessional team. The critical care RN will act as the primary caregiver to the patient & family in the critical care setting & is trained in advanced critical care certifications including Code Blue & Outreach (Rapid Response, MET) Team membership. Critical Care nurses work collaboratively with Physicians, Respiratory Therapists, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists & Social Workers to achieve the best patient outcomes through a team-based approach. All adult ICUs in Calgary participate in a provincial critical care orientation program (OPACCA), offering an orientation program tailored to meet your specific learning requirements. As the RN you will maintain professional practice including but not limited to mentoring of unit staff, ongoing professional development, participation in quality improvement initiatives, assumption of charge nurse duties when needed, promotion of a positive supportive work environment, & demonstration of professional accountability. In addition, you will demonstrate excellence in patient & family centred care, patient advocacy & teaching; a collaborative team-based approach; conflict resolution, critical thinking, problem-solving & decision-making skills; & a commitment to fostering an environment of respect, promoting the values of AHS.
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/Coronary Care Unit Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 12-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 07-JUN-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 28 Shift Pattern: Days, 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:
Current 3 years' experience as a RN in a critical care setting (ICU, CICU, CVICU). Will consider Transitional Grad Nurses (TGN) who are already working in RGH ICU/CCU. Certified in basic ICU critical care competencies- Arterial Lines, CVC, Defib, IV direct, NMB. Current certification in ICU advanced critical care competencies – code blue, TVP, ECG & 12 Lead Interpretation. CCU trained.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing. Oriented to RGH ICU/CCU. Advanced Hemodynamics competencies CRRT, ICU Outreach, Charge. CNA Certification. Certificate in Adult Critical Care Nursing (ACCN). ACLS. Experience as a preceptor and/or orientating new staff.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill patients and support their families in the ICU and CCU, collaborating with an interprofessional team to promote safe, high-quality outcomes. Apply critical care expertise in emergency response and patient advocacy, while contributing to staff mentoring, professional development, quality improvement, and unit leadership as needed.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed 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. The role requires three years of critical care RN experience (with an exception for qualifying transitional graduate nurses already working in the unit), CCU training, and specified basic and advanced ICU competencies and certifications.
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient And Family Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Mentoring
- Quality Improvement
- Arterial Line Management
- Defibrillation
- ECG And 12-Lead Interpretation
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Intensive Care Unit
- Coronary Care Unit
- Critical Care
- BCLS-HCP
- CRNA Registration
- Code Blue
- Rapid Response Team
- Medical Emergency Team
- Arterial Lines
- Central Venous Catheters
- Defibrillation
- Neuromuscular Blockade
- Temporary Ventricular Pacing
- ECG Interpretation
- 12-Lead Interpretation
- Advanced Hemodynamics
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- ICU Outreach
- ACLS
- CNA Certification
- Adult Critical Care Nursing
- Preceptorship
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Teamwork
- Quality Improvement
- Charge Nurse