Job Details: Assistant Head Nurse (Neurosurgery & Opthalmology)

Company: Capital Health – Capital Health is Canada's largest academic health region and the leading medical and health sciences center for Western Canada.

Description: University of Alberta Hospital
Department - Operative Services - Level 1- Pediatric Surgical Suite
Salary Range
$31.84 - $42.35 per hour as per the UNA Collective Agreement
Hours Of Work
40 x 7.75 hour shifts in a 8 week cycle
Duties/ Qualifications/ Other Information
Position Available: Immediately

Duties:
As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Team Leader (TL) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with the UAH & Stollery Childrens Hospital`s policies and procedures. Assumes responsibility and acts as a resource for skills assessment, staff development, equipment maintenance and daily operative planning. The TL refers issues of a financial or human resource nature to the Unit Manager for their guidance and/or resolution. The TL provides feedback for annual performance appraisals by conducting formal and informal skills assessments to determine clinical competence. Recognizes the value of and works with a family centered care philosophy. Assist with program development and growth.

Qualifications:
CARNA registration and CPR required. BScN preferred. CPN(C) and or PNP preferred. Current Peds OR experience preferred. Expert knowledge of perioperative nursing care standards/protocols. Superior ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner required. Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and leadership skills required. Proven ability to facilitate groups and manage change in a positive manner. Capable of working in a fast paced environment with patients of varying mobility required. Proven reliability/dependability required.

Additional Information: Level I Surgical Suite is a dynamic 7-theatre Pediatric Operating Room that services all of the following specialties: Plastics, Minor Burns, Opthamology, Dental, Oral, ENT, Urology, Orthopedics, Thoracics, General Surgery, Transplant, and Neurosurgery.

PLEASE INCLUDE A WRITTEN OUTLINE WITH YOUR RESUME OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN YOUR CHOSEN SPECIALTY.

Responsible to provide proof of active registration with the College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) and to maintain registration throughout the duration of employment.

Who Can Apply
Open to Public
Competition Number
LT-28242-UA

NOTE
Applicants may be required to pass a skills assessment test. All employees new to Capital Health must provide a criminal records check. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you in advance for applying with Capital Health.
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Posting Date: Sep 25 08