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Registered Nurse - NICU

  • AB, Canada
  • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Your Opportunity:

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we are committed to providing compassionate care while fostering a supportive environment where our staff can grow and make a meaningful difference. The Grey Nuns Community Hospital serves southeast Edmonton and the surrounding community with a broad range of healthcare services, including Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care. If you are passionate about caring for the smallest and most vulnerable patients, you will find purpose here. Our team provides specialized, family-centered care to premature and critically ill newborns, supporting both the medical and developmental needs of infants while partnering closely with their families. We work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide advanced monitoring, respiratory support, feeding and lactation support, and compassionate guidance throughout each family’s NICU journey. We are looking for people who demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to supporting families during a complex and emotional time. Join Covenant Health today and help make a meaningful difference in promoting the health and wellbeing of newborns, supporting families through challenging moments and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day!

Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatments, and monitoring/documenting treatment progress and patient/resident response. Acting as an advocate, coordinator and liaison for the patient/resident, the RN identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN facilitates patient/resident and family education and discharge planning, and may be required to act in a charge nurse capacity. The RN is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.

Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses are also required: 1) CRNA Medication Administration Certificate - https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F 2) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0
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Responsibilities

Conduct nursing assessments and interventions, plan and deliver care, administer medications and prescribed treatments, and monitor and document patient responses. Advocate for patients and families, coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team, provide education and discharge planning, and potentially serve as charge nurse.

Requirements

A graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent and active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta are required, along with Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C. Nurses who have not practiced within the past five years must also complete the specified CRNA medication administration and NextGenU health assessment courses.

Skills

  • Nursing Assessment
  • Patient Care
  • Care Planning
  • Medication Administration
  • Treatment Evaluation
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Family Education
  • Discharge Planning
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Respiratory Support
  • Feeding and Lactation Support

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  • Healthcare

Keywords

  • Registered Nurse
  • Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Level 2 NICU
  • Premature Infants
  • Critically Ill Newborns
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Nursing Interventions
  • Care Planning
  • Medication Administration
  • Prescribed Treatments
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Multidisciplinary Team
  • Family-Centered Care
  • Family Education
  • Discharge Planning
  • Respiratory Support
  • Feeding Support
  • Lactation Support
  • Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C
  • College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
  • Critical Thinking

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