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Leduc Community Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to our community. Our team is committed to delivering compassionate and high-quality healthcare services, making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. We believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that values professional growth and continuous learning. Under the direct supervision of the Manager, or designate, and according to regional and unit specific policies and directives the Registered Nurse will work in a multidisciplinary environment providing care to patients from across the AHS area who have been admitted to the Family Medicine Units at Leduc Community Hospital. The Registered Nurse, as a heath professional, bears the primary responsibility and accountability to assess patient needs, plan for/implement and evaluate nursing care needs for patients who are admitted to Family Medicine.
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: Family Medicine Primary Location: Leduc Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.82 Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 26-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 32 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
Possess good decision-making skills, exercise sound judgment, and be able to work effectively in stressful/busy situations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a necessity with the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Able to work in a physically challenging environment with walking, bending, and lifting; therefore, must be able to safely work within heavy physical demands. Knowledge of nursing clinical best practice standards/protocols and nursing practice fundamentals. Demonstrates respect and professionalism with staff, patients, families, and others. Ability to create an empowering work environment and supports knowledge transfer. Complies with Health Professions Act regulations and ensures continued competence. Possess clear and assertive communication skills and strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Demonstrates an awareness of accident and injury prevention; adheres to safe work practices and procedures and is responsible for maintaining self-wellness. An expectation is that the Registered Nurse will be in the charge role while effectively managing other responsibilities such as a patient assignment, discharge planning, and liaison with AHS and external agencies; therefore, preference will be given to those that are charge trained. Basic keyboarding/computer skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Responsibilities
Assess patient needs and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients admitted to the Family Medicine units. Provide safe, patient- and family-centered care, education, counseling, and advocacy while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team and supporting care coordination and discharge planning.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible registration and a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Candidates must demonstrate sound judgment, strong communication and collaboration, knowledge of nursing standards, physical ability to meet the role's demands, and the ability to manage charge duties; charge training is preferred.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Nursing Care Planning
- Care Implementation
- Care Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision-Making
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Discharge Planning
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Basic Computer Skills
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Family Medicine
- Patient Assessment
- Nursing Care Planning
- Nursing Process
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision-Making
- Patient Education
- Counseling
- Patient Advocacy
- Health Promotion
- Discharge Planning
- Charge Nurse
- Nursing Clinical Best Practices
- Nursing Practice Standards
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- CRNA Registration
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Accident Prevention
- Injury Prevention
- Health Professions Act
