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The Critical Care Nurse is a leader and pivotal member of the inter-professional team. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) act as a primary caregiver to the patient and their family in the critical care setting and is trained in advanced critical care certifications including Code Blue and Outreach (rapid response) team. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN)s work collaboratively with Physicians, Respiratory Therapists, Physical and Occupational Therapist, Pharmacists, and Social Workers in order to achieve the best patient outcomes through a team-based approach. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) also practices patient and family centered care in order to provide optimal and individualized care to their patient. All adult ICUs in Calgary participate in a provincial critical care orientation program (OPACCA), offering an orientation program tailored to meet your specific learning requirements. Key Responsibilities include: Provision of direct care for patient and families. Maintenance of the electronic and written documentation of care. Maintain skilled practice including, but not limited to mentoring of staff, ongoing professional development, assumption of Charge Nurse duties when needed, promotion of a positive and supportive work environment, and demonstration of professional accountability. Promotion of a healthy, respectful, and safe practice environment Preferred Skills: Strong and thorough physical assessment skills. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in stressful and emergent situations. Exceptional communication and interpersonal.

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 will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

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. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Graduation for a recognized nursing education program. Recent adult acute medical (MTU or similar) or acute surgical (general, thoracic, vascular, plastics, neuro, or cardiac) inpatient experience, minimum 1 year within the last 2 years as a Registered Nurse (RN).

ICU experience. Hemodynamic monitoring. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy. Defibrillation. Intravenous medications including Neuromuscular blockade, anti-arrhythmics, Vasopressor, inotrope experience. Transvenous Pacers. Intravenous push certified. ACLS certification. Certificate in Adult Critical Care Nursing. CNA certification.

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📌 Registered Nurse (Calgary)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Calgary