At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional nursing care to acute medical patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join Alberta Health Services, a leader in patient-centered healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on learning and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must have nursing education and active registration with CRNA.
The predicted salary is between 55.79 - 55.79 $ per hour.
Unit 46 is a Medical Teaching Unit with 48 beds whose focus is on care & coordination for acute medical patients and their multi-system complexities. The MTU is a fast paced, ever-changing environment with a strong emphasis on continued learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork. The registered nurses of Unit 46 are known for their thoroughness and advanced skill set in providing a high standard of care for some of the most acute patients in the Foothills Medical Centre. This is an outstanding chance to work to an advanced scope of practice. If you are passionate about providing excellence in quality patient care, want to grow your nursing career and skill set.
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.
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) certification.
Additional Required Qualifications:
- Active registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA).
- Currently working on an internal medicine/medical teaching unit of demonstrated comparable acuity.
- Graduation from a recognized nursing education program.
- Proven ability to function in an acute medical nursing environment within the last 3-6 months.
- Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing technology.
- Current Heart and Stroke BLS-HCP certification.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving solutions.
- Ability to contribute as a team member, learn within a dynamic environment and adapt/cope with change.
- Demonstrated excellent time management and organization skills.
- Ability to manage the job classification of “heavy physical demand” level as per the AHS Job Demands Summary.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Connect Care and clinical documentation standards.
- Candidates with previous or current experience on Internal Medicine or another Acute Medicine unit with equivalent Acuity are strongly preferred.
Security Screening: A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Registered Nurse - Unit 46 in Calgary employer: Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services is an exceptional employer that prioritizes patient care and quality improvement, making it a rewarding place for professionals in the healthcare sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, collaborative work culture, and a focus on meaningful impact, this role offers unique opportunities to lead initiatives that enhance patient relations across the province. Located in Alberta, employees benefit from a supportive environment that values innovation and continuous learning.
