Registered Nurse- Unit 3E4, ENT & General Surgery

Job title: Registered Nurse- Unit 3E4, ENT & General Surgery

Job description: Your Opportunity:

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. 3E4 is an 18+ bed unit providing care to ENT 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.

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 of AHS.

• Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Unit 3E4, Ears Nose Throat Surgery Program
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 08-AUG-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 29-AUG-2022
• Temporary End Date: 29-AUG-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $37.97
• Maximum Salary: $49.83
• 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). Additional Required Qualifications:

Upload Documents to AHS Profile (PDF Format). Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Search (CRC/VSS) by a Police or RCMP Detachment, completed within 90 days of any agreed upon start-date. References (Three work references from managers/supervisors/preceptors, with their full name, position, organization, email address, phone number. Typed copy only.) Current adult surgical nursing experience within the last 5 years is required. A minimum of 1-year General Surgery and/or ENT and Phase 2 experience is required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Demonstrated excellent assessment, documentation, clinical, organizational and patient care skills. Proficient at medication administration calculations. Ability to communicate findings in a clear, concise and accurate manner, both written and verbally. Demonstrated ability to deal with stressful situations and work in a fast paced, physically demanding environment. Able to prioritize complex patient care needs and demands, prioritize workload assignment and cope with frequent interruptions. Demonstrate initiative, reliability, flexibility and critical thinking. Connect Care trained. Preferred Qualifications:

Current IV therapy, Pre-op/Post-op care protocols, Central line/PICC care, Ostomy care, basic surgical wound/drain care, complex wound care and negative pressure wounds (VAC dressing), NG tube insertion and management, TPN administration, PCA/PCEA/TAP management, Insulin infusion protocols and blood product administration. Strong patient teaching skills. Charge Nurse and Connect Care (EPIC) trained. Note: Rotation subject to change.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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