Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity:

Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients and families at Peter Lougheed Hospital. The Peter Lougheed Centre Pediatric Unit accepts patients from birth to 18 years of age. As a Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide ongoing assessment, care, education, and coordination of services for the physical, psychological, and emotional/ social needs of children, youth and families admitted to Unit 41 within a framework of Family Centered Care. The RN is a member of the multi-disciplinary team and works both in an independent and cohesive manner to support patient and family centered care. Develop your pediatric skills while working in a supportive learning environment. Unit 41 provides a variety of opportunities for growth and learning in a fun pediatric environment. This is a fast paced, dynamic environment with an emphasis on family centered care and teamwork. Unit 41 is an acute care general pediatric unit that includes an adolescent med/psych component as well as a pediatric follow-up clinic.

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. 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.