Registered Nurse (Edmonton)

Registered Nurse (Edmonton)

17 Apr
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Alberta Health Services
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Edmonton

17 Apr

Alberta Health Services

Edmonton

Unit 5G4 - Pediatric Medicine is an 18 bed unit, accepting patients from birth to 17 years of age. Patient populations may include general pediatric medicine, neurology, metabolic, nephrology, pulmonary/respiratory, mental health and overflowing oncology, hematology, surgical and cardiac patients. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the 5G4 Registered Nurse - provides leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for the mentioned populations under both, University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) and Stollery Children’s Hospital, policies, and procedures. The Registered Nurse practices to full scope as defined by the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Within the Medicine Program at the Stollery, there are opportunities for skilled growth, which include participation in unit-based safety/education sessions, senior skill certifications, unit quality councils, as well as broader AHS initiatives. Staff within the Medicine Program will be cross trained to support all pediatric medicine units and other pediatric inpatient units within the Stollery. The Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton is a full-service pediatric hospital and centre for complex pediatric care and research. It is the only specialized healthcare facility for infants, children and youth in central and northern Alberta and has among the highest inpatient volumes of any children’s hospital in Canada.

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 $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, 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 last five (5) years, you must complete the following free courses: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4), available at https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules/ and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification, available at https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Successfully pass the Stollery PEARS course (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization Course), completed in orientation. Successfully pass the Stollery Medication Administration exam (pass 90%). Exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Demonstrated initiative, accountability, problem-solving, organizational skills, and effective time management. Strong decision-making, assessment, and critical thinking skills. Ability to adapt and work within a fast-paced, and time-sensitive environment with competing responsibilities.

Experience with children with tracheostomies and medically fragile patient populations is considered an asset. Charge and Connect Care training and experience are an asset.

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

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