Registered Nurse - NICU

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Your Opportunity The Registered Nurse in the NICU provides safe and competent patient care for neonates at various stages of their stay. The Registered Nurse uses the principles of family centered care to provide care for the sick neonate. The Registered Nurse participates actively in patient care decision making, particularly within the multi-disciplinary team on patient care rounds. The Registered Nurse encourages parents to actively participate in the delivery of patient care, facilitating their efforts to do so effectively and safely. The Registered Nurse is capable of maintaining neonates in respiratory distress requiring respiratory support and/or ventilation. The Registered Nurse has extensive knowledge base to initiate and facilitate breastfeeding the at risk newborn. The Registered Nurse is responsible for processing orders within a timely and efficient manner, communicating to others effectively that orders have been completed. The Registered Nurse communicates changes to the interdisciplinary team in an effective and timely manner, through appropriate channels on the unit and through Connect Care. Your Opportunity The Registered Nurse in the NICU provides safe and competent patient care for neonates at various stages of their stay. The Registered Nurse uses the principles of family centered care to provide care for the sick neonate. The Registered Nurse participates actively in patient care decision making, particularly within the multi-disciplinary team on patient care rounds. The Registered Nurse encourages parents to actively participate in the delivery of patient care, facilitating their efforts to do so effectively and safely. The Registered Nurse is capable of maintaining neonates in respiratory distress requiring respiratory support and/or ventilation. The Registered Nurse has extensive knowledge base to initiate and facilitate breastfeeding the at risk newborn. The Registered Nurse is responsible for processing orders within a timely and efficient manner, communicating to others effectively that orders have been completed. The Registered Nurse communicates changes to the interdisciplinary team in an effective and timely manner, through appropriate channels on the unit and through Connect Care. Description The Registered Nurse (RN) participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatments, and monitoring/documenting treatment progress and patient/resident response. Acting as an advocate, coordinator and liaison for the patient/resident, the RN identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN facilitates patient/resident and family education and discharge planning, and may be required to act in a charge nurse capacity. The RN is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement. Classification: Registered Nurse Union: COV UNA Unit and Program: Unit 32 – Neonatal Intensive Care Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 09-JUN-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 30-JUN-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $43.26 Maximum Salary: $59.21 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses are also required: 1) CRNA Medication Administration Certificate – https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F 2) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification – https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0 Additional Required Qualifications Recent acute care experience required. Preferred Qualifications Recent experience in a Level 2 or 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) preferred. Certificate in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred. NICU Prep course preferred. 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