At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert nursing care to obstetrical patients in a dynamic hospital environment.
- Company: Lois Hole Hospital for Women, part of the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse community and thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in women's health while working with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with obstetrics experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 55.79 - 55.79 $ per hour.
Your Opportunity
The Lois Hole Hospital for Women provides expert patient care for women of all ages and in all stages of life located at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), one of Alberta’s largest and longest-serving hospitals. Centrally located in Edmonton’s downtown core, the RAH serves a diverse community, including some of our province’s most vulnerable populations.
In this Registered Nurse position working with obstetrical patients, you will have the opportunity to use your advanced clinical skills to perform a variety of nursing duties by administering safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. As the successful candidate, you demonstrate a professional attitude while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, have a thorough understanding of the antepartum period, the labour and delivery process and the immediate postpartum period, and possess extensive knowledge of newborn assessment and breastfeeding. You have experience handling obstetrical emergencies and caring for high-risk women with obstetrical complications and/or medical conditions complicated by pregnancy.
The primary responsibility is in the Labour & Delivery, Obstetrical Operating Room, and Assessment/Induction Room with responsibility to provide cross coverage to Antepartum as required.
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
- Minimum of two (2) years of obstetrics nursing experience in the last five (5) years.
- Advanced studies in Obstetrics, including fetal monitoring or midwifery, and certifications in Newborn Resuscitation, Breastfeeding, Trauma Informed Care and Fetal Health Surveillance are required.
- A successful medication exam must be completed following interview.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, establishing respectful relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
- Strong interpersonal communication, critical thinking, organizational, collaboration, and conflict management skills are essential.
- Must thrive in a fast-paced, high stress environment.
- Experience with Connect Care and Connect Care Stork is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel required.
- Meet Physical Demands Requirements due to the unit's emergent nature, including significant walking and standing, seated work requiring substantial arm and/or leg force, regular handling of weights: occasionally 51-100 lbs., frequently 21-50 lbs., and constantly 0-20 lbs., pushing/pulling >180-250lbs at times, assistance to doctors during deliveries, patient handling, and transferring patients on/off beds in emergency situations - all Heavy Physical Demand at times, helping patients ambulate post-epidural, emptying and moving of linen bags.
Preferred Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice will be considered.
- Operating room and post-anesthetic recovery room experience.
- Preference will be given to applicants with recent experience in a tertiary care facility Obstetrics Department.
Registered Nurse in Edmonton 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.
