Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Unit 5G2 is an 11 bed unit consisting of Neuro Medicine patients. The unit is dedicated to caring for adults with diverse medical needs. If you have a passion for caring for adults with complex neuro medical conditions and excel in a dynamic, team-focused environment, we invite you to apply. Kindness, patience and the ability to complete work amidst multiple demands for time are essential qualities for success on this unit. Position inquiries can be made to Angela.Morgan2@ahs.ca.
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: PCU 5C2 Surge General Internal Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.83 Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.63 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 33 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:
Must be able to work to full scope of practice (physically, mentally and emotionally) on this very busy fast paced unit. Must be able to push, pull and lift at least 50 lbs and have the endurance to. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment. Criminal records check with vulnerable sector check for external applicants within the last 90 days. Proficient written and verbal communication skills required. Strong critical thinking skills and experience with team nursing. You must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference given to those who have Charge Nurse experience, completed their suite of Indigenous Awareness learning and other required education, experience working with CoACT elements of care. Experience working with patients with strokes, dementia, delirium, and behavioral challenges is considered an asset. Connect Care training is preferred.
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Responsibilities
Provide nursing services to patients and families, ensuring their safety and well-being through critical thinking, problem solving, and sound clinical decisions. Teach, counsel, and advocate for patients and families while supporting integrated, holistic, and patient-centered care.
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. The role requires full-scope practice, physical endurance and ability to lift at least 50 pounds, strong communication and critical thinking, and team nursing experience; external applicants must provide a recent vulnerable sector criminal record check.
Skills
- Patient Care
- Neuro Medical Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient and Family Education
- Team Nursing
- Communication
- Patient Safety
- Lifting and Patient Positioning
- Charge Nursing
- Stroke Care
- Dementia Care
- Delirium Care
- Behavioral Care
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Angela Morgan
Hiring contact email
Angela.Morgan2@ahs.ca
Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Neuro Medicine
- Nursing Services
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Patient Safety
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Patient Advocacy
- Health Promotion
- Team Nursing
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- CRNA
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Charge Nurse
- Indigenous Awareness
- CoACT Elements of Care
- Connect Care
- Stroke
- Dementia
- Delirium
- Behavioral Challenges
- Vulnerable Sector Check
