Your Opportunity:
The Labour and Delivery (L&D) unit at Peter Lougheed Centre aims to attract and retain high quality registered nurses who will provide excellence in nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care delivered to women across the perinatal continuum. Our L&D unit is a diverse, dynamic and fast paced environment seeing approximately 500 births per month. As the L&D Registered Nurse (RN), you will utilize your critical thinking skills, and you will consistently practice cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity within the interdisciplinary team setting. As an effective communicator, you will provide holistic, comprehensive and family centered care and teaching to individuals and families, both independently and collaboratively as a member of the healthcare team. This includes delivery of antepartum care for complex patients, triage care for diverse pregnancy and postpartum related issues, intrapartum care in the delivery room, pregnancy loss and/or operating room as well as postpartum care for both mother and newborn, which may include care of patients on the postpartum unit. In addition, you will be expected to progress to provide patient centered care within the operating room and recovery room settings, in accordance with the ORNAC standards. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate decision making, organization, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills; build and maintain relationships with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team; show initiative and independence; foster positive relationships in a team environment and demonstrate the values of AHS in professional practice.
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 shall be paid $39.58 /hour - $54.16/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Labour and Delivery
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Labour and Delivery
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only