Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Jobs in Two Hills

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Your Opportunity:As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will work within a multidisciplinary team and play a key role in the support of an integrated holistic approach to the patient #39;s health care, health promotion and health maintenance. Working in a rural community will grow your nursing skills and challenge your ability to balance varying levels of patient acuity and priorities. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe quality care following the policies and guidelines of AHS. You will serve a diverse patient population with a continual focus on the core values of AHS - compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and safety. You will utilize your critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide direct patient and family centered care to patients across the life span and demonstrate a professional and positive attitude with excellent communication while prioritizing multiple demands. Central Alberta is bordered by the Rocky Mountains on the west and the Saskatchewan border to the east. Rich in farmland and natural resources, Central Alberta has lots of opportunity to flourish in its diversified economy. With lovely small towns and cities, it #39;s the perfect place to raise your family and become part of a close-knit community. Take a horseback trail ride under the skilled guidance of a local ranch hand, paddle down one of the many rivers and lakes. Attend a summer festival or a winter carnival, visit a sunflower maze or u-pick garden, experience a wide range of multi-seasonal activities. It #39;s beautiful, peaceful and provides a great backdrop for a fulfilling career. Provisional Permit Holders, including Graduate Nurses and Internationally Educated Nurses, and Registered Psychiatric Nurses are welcome 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 23:59 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 23:59 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.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Continuing Care
• Primary Location: Two Hills Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 27-NOV-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 07-DEC-2023
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• 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.phpid=271#section-0)Additional Required Qualifications:Registered Psychiatric Nurses must have an active permit or be eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA). Experience in at least one of the following departments is required: acute care, emergency, intensive care, operating room, obstetrics, continuing care, and psychiatry and a willingness to learn new skills as required. Ability to work shift work and meet the physical demands of the job.Preferred Qualifications:Certification(s) in a relevant specialty area, charge nurse experience, past leadership training/experience. Experience in more than one of the following departments is preferred: acute care, emergency, intensive care, operating room, obstetrics, continuing care, and psychiatry and a willingness to learn new skills as required.