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.
- Classification: Registered Nurse 1957.50
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Union: COV UNA
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Unit and Program: ICU 3N
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Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
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FTE: 0.70
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Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2023
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Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
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Date Available: 23-OCT-2023
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Temporary End Date: 05-MAY-2024
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Hours per Shift: 11.25
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Length of Shift in weeks: 12
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Shifts per cycle: 28
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Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $39.21
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Maximum Salary: $51.46
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Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: 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. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit/program/office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this unit/program/office expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Interested candidates must be a graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent as well as have active registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta. They must also have current Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider. Other required qualities include effective communication and organizational skills, proven by the ability to communicate changes in patient condition in a clear and timely manner. Along with sound assessment skills, the successful candidate will also have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, in order to recognize, prioritize and anticipate patient needs. Candidates will have completed a Critical Care Course recognized by AHS/COV, and/or must pass a Critical Care Challenge exam.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred candidates will have recent critical care experience and /or 3-5 years of medical/surgical experience, current ACLS and charge nurse experience.
