Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity:

Alberta Children's Hospital is a vibrant workplace with staff, youth & families partnering together to provide service to children & families in inpatient units & ambulatory clinics. As a member of the Neuroscience team, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing assessment, planning, implementation & evaluation for children & youth with complex neurological and rehabilitation needs. The RN collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to deliver patient & family-centred care and participates in patient safety & quality improvement initiatives. Knowledge of chronic disease management and infant/child development is important in this role. This position primarily supports the Rehabilitation and Myelomeningocele programs within the Neurosciences portfolio. The RN is involved with patients and families from initial referral through ongoing monitoring, care coordination, patient and family education, transition planning, and longitudinal management, working to full scope of practice. Responsibilities include clinic coordination, patient follow-up, caseload management, and ensuring timely communication with patients, families, physicians & interdisciplinary team members. Experience supporting children & youth with complex rehabilitation, neurodevelopmental, and chronic health conditions, including bladder & bowel management, catheterization teaching, and family education, would be considered an asset. As part of an integrated Neurosciences team, clinical responsibilities and assignments may evolve to support other Neuroscience specialty clinics and operational priorities based on program needs. The RN will demonstrate strong clinical reasoning, organization, and adaptability skills; the ability to manage a complex caseload; and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team. Strong interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills are essential.

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.