Registered Nurse
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Temporary
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- Job type
- Temporary
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- Experience
- Recent acute care Medicine experience required. 1-3 years of recent GI/Hepatology acute care nursing experience required.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Registered Nurses in the Medicine Program work with a diverse patient population and are able to develop a well-rounded knowledge base of internal medicine. A mix of experienced and newer graduates provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity in an ideal environment to develop expertise. The incumbent participates in the provision of health care to patients by utilizing their critical thinking skills and working up to their full scope of practice (i.e. the administration of intermittent intravenous medications, monitoring of continuous IV medication infusions etc.). This includes, but not limited to performing various treatments and procedures; assessing the patient, planning their care based on the assessment, observing, monitoring, evaluating the effectiveness of care provided, reporting and documenting changes in the patient's physical, mental or emotional state; assisting the patient with activities of daily living; providing both patient and family with relevant information and selected education and performing other related duties as required and/or delegated using the collaborative care nursing model. The Unit Manager supervises the 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: Medicine 5C3 Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 40 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:
To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Must the able to work to full scope of practice (physically, mentally and emotionally) on this very busy fast paced Gastrointestinal/Hepatology Unit. Must be able to work within posted position rotation and shifts. Must be able to push, pull and lift at least 50 lbs. Recent acute care Medicine experience required. 1-3 years of recent GI/Hepatology acute care nursing experience required. Basic computing skills required. Must possess excellent communication, critical thinking, and time management skills. Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment. Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of infection prevention and control guidelines and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
Connect Care training, preferred. Charge Nurse experience, preferred. Recent GI, hepatology, and TB medicine experience, preferred. Greater than 2 years in acute care medicine, preferred. Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning, preferred.
Registered Nurses in the Medicine Program work with a diverse patient population and are able to develop a well-rounded knowledge base of internal medicine. A mix of experienced and newer graduates provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity in an ideal environment to develop expertise. The incumbent participates in the provision of health care to patients by utilizing their critical thinking skills and working up to their full scope of practice (i.e. the administration of intermittent intravenous medications, monitoring of continuous IV medication infusions etc.). This includes, but not limited to performing various treatments and procedures; assessing the patient, planning their care based on the assessment, observing, monitoring, evaluating the effectiveness of care provided, reporting and documenting changes in the patient's physical, mental or emotional state; assisting the patient with activities of daily living; providing both patient and family with relevant information and selected education and performing other related duties as required and/or delegated using the collaborative care nursing model. The Unit Manager supervises the 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: Medicine 5C3 Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 40 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:
To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Must the able to work to full scope of practice (physically, mentally and emotionally) on this very busy fast paced Gastrointestinal/Hepatology Unit. Must be able to work within posted position rotation and shifts. Must be able to push, pull and lift at least 50 lbs. Recent acute care Medicine experience required. 1-3 years of recent GI/Hepatology acute care nursing experience required. Basic computing skills required. Must possess excellent communication, critical thinking, and time management skills. Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment. Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of infection prevention and control guidelines and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:
Connect Care training, preferred. Charge Nurse experience, preferred. Recent GI, hepatology, and TB medicine experience, preferred. Greater than 2 years in acute care medicine, preferred. Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning, preferred.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide safe, patient- and family-centered nursing care to a diverse medicine population, including assessment, care planning, treatments, medication administration, monitoring, evaluation, and documentation. Educate and advocate for patients and families, support health promotion, and collaborate with the care team while working to the full scope of practice.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited nursing education program, hold or be eligible for an active CRNA practice permit, and have current BCLS-HCP certification. Required experience includes recent acute care medicine and 1–3 years of recent GI/hepatology acute care nursing; candidates must also be able to meet the unit’s physical and shift requirements and demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking, time management, computing, and infection-control skills.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Medication Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Communication
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Acute Care Nursing
- Gastrointestinal and Hepatology Nursing
- Basic Computing
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Medicine
- Gastrointestinal
- Hepatology
- Acute Care
- CRNA
- BCLS-HCP
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Intravenous Medication
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Collaborative Care Nursing Model
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Connect Care
- Charge Nurse
- TB Medicine
- Health Promotion
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Documentation