Your Opportunity:
If you are an RN looking to enhance your skill set and specialize in acute neuroscience care, look no further! Located on the 11th floor of Foothills Medical Centre (FMC), Unit 112 offers almost full 360-degree unobstructed views of downtown Calgary, the river valley, and the beautiful Rocky Mountains. This 29-bed cardiac monitored unit is fast-paced and unique within Alberta Health Services, providing specialized care for acute strokes, brain injuries, brain tumors, spinal cord injuries, and other neurological issues. The acute neuroscience/neurosurgery RN works to full scope of practice, providing nursing care for patients and families within a team-forward environment that prides itself on multidisciplinary collaboration among NP’s, Nurse Clinicians, LPN’s, HCA’s, MD’s, OT, PT, SW, dietician, and pharmacist. A strong commitment to teamwork is reflected in our daily practice, relying on excellent inter-professional communication. Unit 112 offers advancement opportunities, including care required during insertion and/or management of external ventricular drains, acute management of patients experiencing a stroke, spinal cord injuries, and other acute neurological issues. For new graduate applicants, we offer a comprehensive orientation and mentoring program. The FMC campus provides multiple amenities encouraging staff wellbeing. Diverse shops offer access to Starbucks, Good Earth, Tim Hortons, and more! Other amenities include a staff fitness center, access to scenic river walks, minutes away from the new University District, and access to a new staff wellness patio and much more!
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 $39.58 /hour - $54.16/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.
Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Unit 112 Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.85 Posting End Date: 08-MAY-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 18-MAY-2025 Temporary End Date: 03-MAY-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 34 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $43.26 Maximum Salary: $59.21 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.php?id=271#section-0)
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
One to two years’ experience in an acute post-operative / surgical setting. Previous spine nursing experience. Previous neuroscience nursing experience. Cardiac monitoring experience. Previous experience orientating new staff or preceptoring students. Previous Connect Care experience.
