Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity:
The University of Alberta Hospital is one of Canada’s leading clinical, research, and teaching hospitals, treating more than 700,000 patients annually from western and northern Canada. The hospital offers a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services, including specialized adult services within cardiac sciences, neurosciences, surgery, medicine, orthopedics, renal, critical care, burns, transplant and trauma inpatient programs as well as, a vast number of ambulatory clinics. We promise Extraordinary Care, Exceptional Caring. Unit 5F3 is a busy 21-bed inpatient unit (18 beds plus 3 overcapacity spaces) specializing in the care of older adults with a variety of medical needs. Our population includes individuals with delirium, dementia, falls, congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, and other chronic conditions. We also provide compassionate, end-of-life care for patients requiring palliative support. We are seeking dedicated and patient-focused healthcare professionals who are compassionate, adaptable, and able to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with patients with dementia and other cognitive impairments is strongly preferred, as these conditions are prevalent on our unit. Candidates must demonstrate patience, kindness, and excellent communication skills to support our vulnerable patient population and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about geriatric and family medicine and thrive in a team-oriented and dynamic setting, we encourage you to apply!
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. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $35.87/hour - $43.82/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. 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.

Primary Care Alberta: N
Recovery Alberta: N
Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Unit and Program: Unit 5F3 Family Medicine
Primary Location: U of A Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 0.50
Posting End Date: 14-APR-2025
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 01-MAY-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75, 11.63
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 21
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $3+.21
Maximum Salary: $51.46
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). 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)
Additional Required Qualifications:
Must possess strong critical thinking skills and experience working with team nursing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent Acute Care experience is an asset. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with patients with dementia/delirium. Additional consideration will be given to those with Charge Nurse experience, completion of the Indigenous Awareness module and other required education, as well as experience with CoAct Elements of Care. Read more