Registered Nurse – Pediatrics, Grande Prairie, Canada – LMIA Job

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Your Opportunity

The city of Grande Prairie is located in northwest Alberta and has something for everyone! We are a growing city with close to 70,000 residents. In addition to a state-of-the-art recreation facility, there are many outdoor and indoor activities available at our numerous parks and golf courses. Grande Prairie also has a vibrant arts and culture community, live theatre, and a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) is bringing care closer to home for nearly 400,000 Albertans living in the North Zone. With a state-of-the-art cancer care facility, increased bed capacity, and a robust referral center, the GPRH will become an important health hub for northwest Alberta. Every day, you can deliver excellence in care in Grande Prairie alongside an interdisciplinary team of passionate and dedicated professionals. Come to northern Alberta, where the people are warm, you can expand your horizons, and experience the beauty of the North.

Registered Nurse Role

The Pediatric Unit cares for patients up to 18 years of age, with medical, surgical, and psychiatric illnesses. In addition to in-patients, the unit cares for Pediatric Day Surgery and Pediatric Ambulatory Care patients. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care and will serve as a preceptor to other staff members and students, all while focusing on and following a family-centered care philosophy. We offer a competitive rate of pay and currently have a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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 our client.

Salary

Please note: 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 rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with the appropriate article.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services to various patient groups.
• Conduct assessments and implement care plans.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support patients and families through education and advocacy.

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 years, completion of certain free courses is required.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to establish strong working relationships.
• Adaptability to a constantly changing environment.
• Commitment to providing patient and family-centered care.
• Proficient critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current PALS Provider.
• Current ENPC provider.
• Previous Pediatric experience.
• Charge Nurse experience.

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