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The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing patient needs, providing education, and optimizing patients for surgery within a Medical/Surgical unit. The role involves providing safe, quality patient-centered care and supporting medical and nursing research activities.
Requirements
Candidates must have an accredited nursing education program, a valid CRNA practice permit, and BCLS-HCP certification. Required experience includes 2 years of acute care medical/surgical nursing within the last 5 years and specific certifications in PCA/PCEA, TNA/TPN, and Central Lines.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Judgment
- Patient Education
- Acute Care
- Medical/Surgical Nursing
- Low Dose Ketamine Infusions
- PCA/PCEA Certification
- TNA/TPN Certification
- Central Line Certification
- Chest Tube Care
- Leadership
- Patient Advocacy
- Holistic Care
- Clinical Assessment
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Medical/Surgical Unit
- CRNA
- CNA Code of Ethics
- BCLS-HCP
- Low Dose Ketamine Infusions
- PCA/PCEA
- TNA/TPN
- Central Line
- Chest Tube Care
- Acute Care
- Patient Care
- Nursing Process
- Health Promotion
- South Health Campus
- United Nurses of Alberta
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Are you a Registered Nurse with strong analytical and decision-making skills? Do you have the ability to exercise sound judgment? Do you enjoy working autonomously and collaboratively providing patient care? The SHC is more than just a “hospital”, it is a campus environment and includes inpatient, outpatient, and wellness services, as well as prevention, and public health learning opportunities for the community. The campus also includes a YMCA and retail services. Unit 68 is a 52 Bed Medical/Surgical Unit that provides care to both General Medical and General Surgical patients. Under the direction of the Unit Manager, the Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing the needs of patients, for education, and optimization for surgery using the Nursing Process. The Registered Nurse provides peer education, participates in and supports medical and nursing research activities, and demonstrates professional accountability in all aspects of dealing with the public. The Registered Nurse demonstrates leadership skills and abilities, ensuring practices meet legislative requirements in accordance to the practice standards of the CARNA, and the CNA code of ethics. The Registered Nurse utilizes critical thinking skills and sound clinical judgment in their independent, interdependent, and dependent functions in the provision of health care and within their scope of practice.
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: Unit 68 Medical/Surgical Primary Location: South Health Campus Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.42 Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 11-JUL-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 24 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. Trained in Low Dose Ketamine Infusions. 2 year acute care medical/surgical nursing experience within the last 5 years. PCA/PCEA Certification. TNA/TPN Certification. Central Line Certification. Chest Tube care and maintenance knowledge. Physically able to manage extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, lifting, pushing and pulling.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent charge experience on an acute inpatient unit. Previous experience of preceptoring, orientating, and/or mentoring new staff, and/or students. Effective patient teaching experience (both written and verbal). Proficiency in clinical assessment skills and critical thinking. Ability to establish relationships with patients and families and engage them in their care.
