Original job description
Your Opportunity:
This is an opportunity to work on Unit 5A Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit, which is an interdisciplinary team serving the needs of patients and families who require varied services within acute care at Chinook Regional Hospital. Unit 5A 'GARU' programs include ACE (Acute Care of the Elderly), BPSD (Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia) and GARU (Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation). We also offer Direct Community Admissions for both our GARU and BPSD program streams which provides valuable experience to professional staff working on 5A. Unit 5A's Team maintains a positive supportive culture welcoming new staff to the team with excitement. 5A is a secured unit, offering specialty services in meeting needs of patients within our three program streams. Our unit staffing includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Health Care Aides, Service Workers, Unit Clerks, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Recreation Therapy. We also strongly collaborate as a multidisciplinary team with programs partners such as Pharmacy, Registered Dietician, Infection, Prevention and Control and Spiritual Services. As Unit Manager I look forward to speaking with interested applicants through the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest.
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.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Unit 5A Geriatric Medicine Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 Vehicle Requirement: Not 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.
Additional Required Qualifications:
2 years acute experience. Experience supporting complex behaviors: Dementia, TBI, Psychiatric. Experience in secured settings supporting vulnerable populations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Charge Nurse experience. Crisis management training. Dementia Informed care training. Preceptorship experience.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide nursing care to patients and families, ensuring safety and well-being through assessment, critical thinking, problem solving, and sound clinical decisions. Teach, counsel, and advocate for patients and families while supporting an integrated, holistic approach to care, health promotion, and maintenance.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited nursing education program, be active or eligible for registration and a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and hold current BCLS-HCP certification. The role requires two years of acute-care experience, experience supporting complex behaviors such as dementia, traumatic brain injury, or psychiatric conditions, and experience in secured settings serving vulnerable populations; charge nurse experience, crisis management training, dementia-informed care training, and preceptorship experience are preferred.
Skills
- Nursing
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Safety
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient And Family Education
- Geriatric Care
- Dementia Care
- Behavioral Crisis Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Health Promotion
- Acute Care
- Rehabilitation
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- College Of Registered Nurses Of Alberta
- BCLS-HCP
- Acute Care
- Geriatric Assessment And Rehabilitation
- Acute Care Of The Elderly
- Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms Of Dementia
- Dementia
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Psychiatric Care
- Secured Settings
- Vulnerable Populations
- Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Safety
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Health Promotion
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Crisis Management
- Dementia-Informed Care
- Preceptorship
- Charge Nurse
