Nurse Clinician

Your Opportunity:
The South Health Campus (SHC) is a full-service hospital that provides services to Calgary in high need areas including Women’s Health, NICU, Emergency, Surgery and Mental Health. The Cardiac Inpatient Unit (ACU 66), working collaboratively with all the clinical teams spread across the South Health Campus, is in the process of hiring a Nurse Clinician. Our unit offers a unique opportunity to work with acute General Internal Medicine and Cardiology patients in a modern environment. The NC is a leadership role responsible for planning, organizing and evaluating the provision of care on the Unit. The NC directs workflow by assigning and coordinating patient care by evaluating and assessing priorities and reevaluates frequently as needed. The incumbent ensures accurate and timely communication with the multidisciplinary team including information related to changes in patient status, care plans and patient and family member concerns. The Nurse Clinician acts as a role model for the department and sets the tone for a positive work environment to enhance interpersonal relationships and team effectiveness. The Nurse Clinician guides and supports nursing staff in their development of professional and clinical skills. The incumbent assists in the development and implementation of policies and departmental guidelines as well as leads quality improvement initiatives on the Unit in collaboration with the CNE and management. The Nurse Clinician is accountable for advancing Collaborative Care Practices on the unit working with the Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Educator.
Description:
As a Nurse Clinician (NC), you will be responsible for the coordination of an interprofessional team, in the provision of quality patient (client, resident) care in order to meet the operational priorities and requirements within a clinical setting. You will use an integrative leadership approach in assisting, planning, implementing and evaluating care needs, while assuming responsibility for staff assignments, patient flow and clinical resources. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.
Acute Care Alberta: N
Primary Care Alberta: N
Recovery Alberta: N
Classification: Nurse Clinician
Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Unit and Program: Unit 66, Acute Care Cardiac Inpatients
Primary Location: South Health Campus
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 21-APR-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
Date Available: 05-MAY-2025
Temporary End Date: 01-JAN-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 57
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $40.52
Maximum Salary: $53.+1
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). PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:5+ MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:5+ MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace 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:
Minimum 1 years’ current experience on Acute Care Adult Cardiology Internal Medicine Unit. Minimum 5 years' total experience on Acute Care Adult Medical, Cardiology or Internal Medicine Unit within the past 7 years. 3 years’ recent Charge Nurse experience on an Acute Care Adult Cardiology/Internal Medicine or Acute Care Adult Medical Unit. Advanced Skills certifications including: PCA, TPN, CVAD, Chest Tube maintenance, PCIs, tracheostomy care, defibrillation and BiPAP. Current telemetry certification. Strong background in mentoring and education. Current involvement in Quality improvement activities within healthcare. Current Epic – Connect Care proficiency. Demonstrated exceptional leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills. Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Clear pattern of professional growth and increased responsibilities. Experience with family centered care and collaborative practice approach and philosophy.
Preferred Qualifications:
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