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A Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) is responsible for the provision of comprehensive patient care in a critical and highly specialized area. The RN demonstrates a professional and caring approach to patients and families using the primary/team nursing model. The PACU RN participates in collaborative practice with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of all care during the patient experience in accordance with hospital policies and standards.
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.
Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: PACU Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.58 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 05-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 05-MAY-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 11 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation 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:
Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to apply critical analysis in a critical environment that is constantly evolving. Proven ability to think quickly on your feet in a fast-paced environment, which can be stressful at times. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time at patient bedsides is required. Ability to move/reposition unresponsive patients in order to protect airways is required. Basic computer skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
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Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive, safe, patient- and family-centered nursing care in the Post Anesthetic Care Unit, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, educate and advocate for patients and families, and support health promotion and holistic care.
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. They must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, critical analysis and quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to stand for extended periods and reposition unresponsive patients.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Nursing Care Implementation
- Patient Care Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient and Family Education
- Counseling
- Patient Advocacy
- Interpersonal Communication
- Critical Analysis
- Teamwork
- Basic Computer Skills
- Airway Protection
- Patient Repositioning
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Post Anesthetic Care Unit
- PACU
- Accredited Nursing Education Program
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- CRNA
- Practice Permit
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Nursing Process
- Patient Safety
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Multidisciplinary Health Care Team
- Primary/Team Nursing Model
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Health Promotion
- Critical Analysis
- Interpersonal Communication
- Basic Computer Skills
- Airway Protection
- Patient Repositioning
