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Registered Nurse – PCU 44 Trauma/Surgery

  • Full Time
  • D3J

Alberta Health Services

In collaboration with a strong multi-disciplinary health care team, the Registered Nurse provides holistic care to the poly-trauma and general surgical patients in the acute care phase.
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 of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $39.58 /hour – $54.16/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.
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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management – Chapters 1 – 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)
Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice. Excellent written and verbal communication practices. Experience with Connect care, NetCare, and RESP required.
Previous surgical inpatient experience preferred. Continuing education related to Trauma Nursing Care preferred. Current TNCC certification preferred. Advanced competency certification in procedural sedation, ketamine and lidocaine infusions preferred. Cardiac Monitoring and Arterial Line certifications preferred. Current “It’s Your Move” certification preferred. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate.