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Provide direct nursing care to high-risk infants in a Level 2 NICU while advocating for and involving families in the care process. Utilize critical thinking and nursing processes to ensure patient safety, well-being, and holistic health maintenance.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing program, active CRNA registration, and BCLS-HCP certification. A bachelor's degree, NRP certification, and previous Level 2 NICU or Charge Nurse experience are preferred.
Education
- professional certificate
- bachelor degree
Working hours
28 hours per week
Skills
- Family Centered Care
- Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Patient Advocacy
- Decision Making
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Technical Nursing Skills
- Patient Safety
- Health Promotion
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- NICU
- Registered Nurse
- Level 2 NICU
- BCLS-HCP
- NRP Certification
- CRNA
- Family Centered Care
- High Risk Infants
- Patient Advocacy
- Healthcare
- Nursing Process
- Charge Nurse
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
A candidate with strong interest, experience and ability to provide family centered nursing care to newborn patients and families is required. A candidate with certification in a relevant specialty area, charge nurse experience and leadership training is preferred. Successful applicant will: Competently utilize nursing process in providing direct patient care to high risk infants in a Level 2 NICU. Involve and advocate for the family in all matters of care. Disciplined and family centered care environment. Independently and effectively make decisions and able to adapt to changing situations. Organize and set priorities. Build commitment and trust with clients and co-workers. Promote/maintain safe work environment.
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: NICU Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 35 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:
Basic computer skills. Good communication skills and the ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required. Demonstrated ongoing responsibility for maintaining own continuing competence through professional development activities. Ability to work shift work. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
Preferred Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree preferred. Applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and personal attributes may be considered. Current NRP certification and demonstration of skill, experience attending high risk deliveries. Recent Level 2 NICU experience. Charge Nurse experience.
