Registered Nurse – Edmonton, Canada – Immigration Support Possible

Visa type confirmed: Immigration Support Possible

Your Opportunity:

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the experienced peri-operative RN has focused skills on a variety of services that include: Urology, General Surgery, Thoracic, Plastic/ Oral Maxiofacial Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Orthopedics. Both scheduled (elective) and unscheduled (emergency) surgery is performed, and the position requires the incumbent to do on-call shifts. The RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care during the peri-operative patient experience in accordance with hospital policies and standards.

It is expected that the incumbent will provide leadership in clinical practice through management of patient care, anticipate the needs of the patient including ensuring equipment and supplies are available for the required cases. The RN assumes responsibility and acts as a resource for staff skill development and support. As a leader and role model, the individual must demonstrate a professional, positive attitude, excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, and is able to contribute to quality initiatives and promote a professional work environment at all times.

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 shared vision and values.

Compensation:

• 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 applicable rate for a Registered Nurse.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: DTC Surgical Suite
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 38
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• 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
  • NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years current general operating room experience in a high acuity OR.
• Experience in a team leader role.
• Experience in a charge nurse/leadership role; Charge Nurse duties will be expected.
• Ability to collaborate within the expectations of an integrated team.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift.
• Physically capable to lift, push, and pull up to 20 lbs of force.
• Excellent communication skills that promote respect and a positive team environment.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills including experience with electronic charting & Microsoft Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Peri-operative Certificate from an approved school of nursing.
• Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) Certification in Peri-operative Nursing.
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous operating room experience who have taken a perioperative undergraduate course.

Please note that only candidates who submit a current resume will be considered for an interview.

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