Registered Nurse

Overview

Your Opportunity:
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a Level 3 ICU providing advanced care for patients from birth to 18 years at the Alberta Children's Hospital. This 20-bed unit is fast-paced and dynamic with a focus on excellence in patient care delivery, family-centered care, and collaborative teamwork. We offer two weeks of classroom instruction and up to six weeks of bedside orientation to successful candidates.

There is also an opportunity to cross-train in the NICU and broaden your critical care nursing experience. The PICU is looking for positive and motivated Registered Nurses who are passionate about providing the best care to our patients and families. Your commitment to excellent patient and family centered care, demonstrating a collaborative team-based approach with the interdisciplinary team, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment, leadership, conflict resolution, critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills are all key elements to being successful in this Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit role.

Come join our team as a Registered Nurse in - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Applications must include skills and ability for the position since selection is based on information provided in the application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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):  NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Additional Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 current years of ACH Pediatric Critical Care nursing experience. May consider applicants with: 2 years current ACH Pediatric experience or 2 years adult ICU/ER experience. Current is within previous 5 years.
• To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
• Preference will be given to candidates that have pediatric Critical experience.
• Must currently be employed as an RN in an acute care setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• PICU/NICU nursing experience within the last 5 years.
• PALS Certification. Advanced critical care nursing certifications - ENPC/ACLS/TNCC.
• Canadian Nurses Association CNCCP(C) Pediatric ICU Certification.
• American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACCN) Certification.
• Participation in working groups/committees or quality improvement initiatives.
• Previous experience with Connect Care.