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The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family centered care on an acute surgical unit in accordance with the UAH and AHS policy and procedures. 3F3 is an 18+ bed unit providing care to Orthopedic and General Surgery patients received from the operating room, emergency department, intensive care unit and directly from home and/or surgery clinics. Decisions are made in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment. The RN is expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives; supporting and maintaining high quality patient care strategies within the surgery program. The RN is expected to take on the responsibility of charge nurse as required. The RN must be able to demonstrate excellent assessment, documentation, clinical, organizational and patient care skills. Proficiency at medication administration calculations is required. Note: Rotation subject to change.
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 (2022.75) Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Unit 3F3 Surgery Program Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 23-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 10-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.63 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 16 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:
Successful candidate is expected to pass the medication calculation exam (80% score) provided by the surgery program within 14 days of orientation. Medication Calculation exams is provided during the surgery orientation days or scheduled by the CNE. The candidate has 3 attempts to pass the exam within the 2-week orientation period. The candidate must be able to work within a team environment and to effectively contribute to patient/client planning processes. Excellent communication skills, a compassionate and caring attitude, and attention to detail are necessary. Strong interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills are needed. The RN must be able to work in a fast paced, physically demanding environment, including standing, walking, lifting, pushing/pulling greater 25-50lbs, as well as reaching for patients who range from low to high BMI. Must not have any current activity restrictions, such as pulling, pushing, reaching and bending. Maintain collaborative working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference given to candidates with greater than 2 years of recent Ortho/General Surgery experience. Ability to communicate findings concisely, accurately, in both written and verbal form, deal with stressful situations, prioritize complex patient care needs and workload assignment, while dealing with frequent interruptions. Demonstrated initiative, reliability, flexibility and critical thinking. Strong patient teaching skills.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive, safe, patient- and family-centered nursing care to orthopedic and general surgery patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, education, and advocacy. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, contribute to quality improvement, and take on charge nurse responsibilities as required.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited nursing education program, hold or be eligible for an active CRNA practice permit, and have current BCLS-HCP certification. Candidates must pass the surgery program's medication calculation exam and demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, clinical judgment, and physical ability to meet the demands of the unit; more than two years of recent orthopedic or general surgery experience is preferred.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Medication Calculations
- Clinical Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient And Family Education
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Conflict Resolution
- Prioritization
- Patient Advocacy
- Quality Improvement
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Orthopedic Surgery
- General Surgery
- Acute Surgical Unit
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Nursing Process
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Medication Calculation Exam
- Clinical Documentation
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- CRNA Registration
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Quality Improvement
- Charge Nurse
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Surgery Program
