Registered Nurse in London

Your Opportunity

Are you looking for an opportunity to become part of a supportive work environment that feels like family? The Northeast Community Health Centre (NECHC) Emergency Department (ED) is a small but mighty 24/7 standalone ED in the Edmonton Zone. Located in the Northeast sector of Edmonton with access to major access routes and transit, the NECHC ED serves a community with a diverse socio-economic spectrum and multicultural backgrounds. We are a multidisciplinary team of Trauma trained Physicians, NPs, RNs, LPNs, Ortho Techs, and Resp Therapists. We are supported on site by our partners in Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging (X-ray and Ultrasound), Protective Services, and a variety of ambulatory and community health programs onsite to support the continuity of care for our community.

As an Emergency Department RN, you will report to the ED Manager in a fast-paced environment that will challenge the ability to balance varying patient acuity levels and priorities. In collaboration with the interprofessional team, you will have the opportunity to impact a department's efficient process in patient flow while supporting the optimal outcomes for our patient population. The RN in the ED requires strong communication skills, ability to manage and adapt to challenging situations, and the physical stamina to tolerate extended periods of time standing or sitting, and patient and material handling. The successful candidate will administer safe and effective nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and nursing care standards while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

The shift hours for this position are: 07:30 – 19:45 and 19:30 – 07:45.

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 will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, 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.

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) certification.
• If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment:

• CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): link
• NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: link

Additional Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years recent acute care experience.
• Minimum 2 years recent ER experience.
• Triage (Recent CTAS Training) nurse and/or Charge nurse experience.
• Connect Care training.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI).

Preferred Qualifications

• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Current certification in Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
• Current certification in Emergency Nurses Paediatric Course (ENCP).
• Current certification in Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Advanced Critical Care Nursing (ACCN) certification.