Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada's largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations and workers' compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.

Clearpoint Health Network is recruiting for Registered Nurse for PACU for its 3 centres located in Calgary Casual

Location of Centres:

Canadian Surgery Solutions #300A – 1402 8th Ave. NW Calgary, Alberta T2N 1B9

Rockyview Surgical Centre 120 – 1016 68 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2V 4J2

Riverview Surgical Centre 3125 Bowwood Drive NW Calgary, AB T3B 2E7

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN), provides a wide variety of nursing services to patients. The RN uses standard nursing processes including thorough critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teaches, counsels and advocates on behalf of patients. The RN acts in accordance with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta standards and scope of practice, the National Association of Post-Anesthesia Nurses of Canada, and in accordance with facility policies and procedures. The RN possesses the related education and clinical experience to assess, treat and educate patients undergoing and recovering from a wide variety of surgical procedures.

ACLS and BLS are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates with all members of the health care team.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies, medication administration and controlled substances regulations.
• Documents patient care appropriately in the medical record.
• Participates cooperatively and communicates effectively with team members
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.
• Participates in educational programs as required.
• Assists with the orientation and support for new staff to the facility.
• Performs related duties as assigned by leader.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• At times, RNs may work in challenging and stressful circumstances, such as in an emergency situation.
• Day Stay Unit experience is a definite asset.

Physical Requirements

• The work environment is physically demanding and may require different levels of physical exertion.
• During the course of their work RNs may be exposed to blood or body fluids.

Qualifications

Education

• Active/eligible for registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program combined with 2 – 3 years recent experience in an acute care post-anesthetic care unit environment, with at least 4-6 months current PARR experience within a tertiary setting.
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Post-anesthesia certification or critical care certification

Professional

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Proof of Covid vaccination and updated immunization record is required

Other

• Adaptable to a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to maintain a physically demanding job.
• Must be able to work staggered shifts, possibly extended shifts.
• Excellent assessment, organization, communication and team interaction skills.

Clearpoint Health Network Inc is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [email protected] for further information.