Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The Registered Nurse is responsible to act as the Team Lead and delivering consistent quality care to meet the needs of the patient. Care is provided to patients on an out-patient basis for Medical/Surgical clinics in Ambulatory Care. Working in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment, you will perform a variety of nursing duties including wound care, dressing applications, drain care, specimen collection, suture removal, and assisting with a variety of invasive procedures. Recognizing and addressing the needs of the inner-city population and incorporating the RAH WAY initiative into everyday practice. The RN assists patients with activities of daily living and provides on-going education to patients and their families related to a patient’s condition. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem solving, and computer skills are necessary for success in this 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 Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Chest Medicine Clinic Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.42 Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 25-FEB-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 8 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings 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:
Three to Five (3-5) years of inpatient Medical/Surgical experience or 1-2 years of recent outpatient ambulatory experience is required. Experience with wound care & drains is required. Incorporate the RAH Way into everyday practice. Must maintain patient confidentiality. Must be able to demonstrate a professional attitude in the performance of all duties. Must be flexible, able to prioritize, organize workload, and adjust to rapidly changing needs of the department. Must have the ability to work in a fast paced and stressful environment. Must be self-motivated and be able to work both independently, as well as possess the ability to work well within a team. Strong communication skills and conflict management skills required. Must be able to deal effectively with sensitive issues and challenging patient situations. Experience in the following computer related programs is required: Connect Care, Netcare, MS office. The ability to perform movements such as bending, stooping, and standing for long periods of time is required. Applicants must be able to push/pull/transfer and assist bariatric patients in Wheelchair/stretchers or over uneven surfaces with weights in excess of 350 pounds (150KG). To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with tunneled drainage catheters is preferred. Previous experience providing care to Thoracic patients preferred. Experience with initiation and management of Home Care Referrals preferred.
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Responsibilities
Lead the care team and provide safe, quality outpatient nursing care to patients in medical-surgical clinics, including wound and drain care, specimen collection, suture removal, and assistance with invasive procedures. Support patients and families through daily living assistance, education, advocacy, and coordinated care while adapting to changing clinical needs.
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. The role requires 3–5 years of inpatient medical-surgical experience or 1–2 years of recent outpatient ambulatory experience, wound and drain care experience, proficiency with Connect Care, Netcare, and MS Office, and the ability to meet physical demands and work effectively in a fast-paced team.
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Ambulatory Care
- Wound Care
- Drain Care
- Specimen Collection
- Suture Removal
- Assisting With Invasive Procedures
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Conflict Management
- Workload Prioritization
- Connect Care
- Netcare
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- CRNA Practice Permit
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Ambulatory Care
- Chest Medicine
- Wound Care
- Drain Care
- Tunneled Drainage Catheters
- Thoracic Patients
- Specimen Collection
- Suture Removal
- Invasive Procedures
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Confidentiality
- Connect Care
- Netcare
- Microsoft Office
- Home Care Referrals
- Bariatric Patient Transfers
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Management
