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The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a Level 3 ICU providing advanced care for patients from birth to 18 years at the Alberta Children's Hospital. This 20-bed unit is fast-paced and dynamic with a focus on excellence in patient care delivery, family-centered care, and collaborative teamwork. We offer two weeks of classroom instruction and up to six weeks of bedside orientation to successful candidates. There is also an opportunity to cross-train in the NICU and broaden your critical care nursing experience. The PICU is looking for positive and motivated Registered Nurses who are passionate about providing the best care to our patients and families. Your commitment to excellent patient and family centered care, demonstrating a collaborative team-based approach with the interdisciplinary team, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment, leadership, conflict resolution, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills are all key elements to being successful in this Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit role. Come join our team as a Registered Nurse in - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Applications must include skills and ability for the position since selection is based on information provided in the application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. May be required to cross train to NICU.
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: ACH PICU Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 09-FEB-2027 Temporary End Date: 11-JUL-2028 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 40 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:
Minimum 1-2 current years of ACH Pediatric Critical Care nursing experience. May consider applicants with: 2 years current ACH Pediatric experience or 2 years adult ICU/ER experience. Current is within previous 5 years. Must submit a cover letter and resume with application. Preference will be given to candidates that have pediatric Critical experience. Must currently be employed as an RN in an acute care setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
PICU/NICU nursing experience within the last 5 years. PALS Certification. Advanced critical care nursing certifications - ENPC/ACLS/TNCC. Canadian Nurses Association CNCCP(C) Pediatric ICU Certification. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACCN) Certification. Participation in working groups/committees or quality improvement initiatives. Previous experience with Connect Care.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to pediatric intensive care patients and support their families, using nursing processes, critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound decision-making. Teach, counsel, and advocate for patients and families while contributing leadership to integrated, holistic care and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
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 recent relevant experience - typically 1–2 years in ACH pediatric critical care, with specified pediatric or adult ICU/ER experience also considered - and applicants must currently work as an RN in acute care and submit a cover letter and resume.
Skills
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Teaching and Counseling
- Pediatric Critical Care Nursing
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Quality Improvement
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- PICU
- Pediatric Critical Care
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- NICU
- Nursing Processes
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient Advocacy
- BCLS-HCP
- PALS
- ENPC
- ACLS
- TNCC
- AACCN Certification
- Connect Care
- Quality Improvement
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- Acute Care
