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Unit 22 Day surgery. Unit 23 Surgical Short Stay. Unit 29 General Surgery/ Colorectal/ Gyne/ Upper GI/ Breast hernia/ Thyroid/ Bariatric. Unit 52 Orthopedic Surgery/ Plastics/ Vascular amputees. Unit 58 Vascular Surgery/ Podiatry/ Oral-Maxillo Facial/ ENT. In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary health care team, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides a professional, caring and comprehensive approach to the surgical and medical patients. The RN provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients and families. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following surgical areas: Previous float pool, Day surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Oral-Maxillo Facial, ENT, Plastics, Breast hernia, Thyroid, Bariatric, Gynecology, Colorectal, Vascular Surgery, and Podiatry.
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: Regularized Relief Team Surgical Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.65 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 23-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-FEB-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 37 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 year of surgical nursing experience within the last 2 years is required. Understanding of CoAct and collaborative care in the acute care setting. Compliance with the AHS Hand Hygiene policies. Basic knowledge of computers and software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office, Connect Care/ EPIC). The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Strong patient teaching skills, ability to be self-directed and exercises independent decision making, nursing judgement, and critical thinking skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working relationships. Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles within own nursing practices. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current IV, CVC, epidural, and PCA certifications. Experience with complex wound care and negative pressure wounds within the last year.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive, safe nursing care to surgical and medical patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team. Lead nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation while teaching, counseling, and advocating for patients and families.
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, current BCLS-HCP certification, and at least one year of recent surgical nursing experience. Candidates must understand collaborative acute care, demonstrate strong clinical judgment and communication, and be proficient with basic computer applications; IV, CVC, epidural, PCA, and complex wound care experience are preferred.
Skills
- Nursing Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Teaching
- Patient Advocacy
- Nursing Judgment
- Collaborative Care
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Wound Care
- Computer Skills
- Surgical Nursing
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Surgical Nursing
- Day Surgery
- Surgical Short Stay
- General Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Gynecology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Podiatry
- Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Bariatric Surgery
- Nursing Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Collaborative Care
- BCLS-HCP
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- CoAct
- Connect Care
- EPIC
- Microsoft Office
- IV Therapy
- Central Venous Catheter
- Epidural
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia
- Complex Wound Care
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
