Full-Time Nursing attendant in Calgary
Job Description
“Nursing Attendant
Requisition #: 364853
Union: AUPE AUX
Title Nursing Attendant
Department: COMMUNITY HEMODIALYSIS
Posting Open Date: 2015-10-07
Posting Close Date: 2015-10-16
Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre – At
City: Calgary
Employee Class: Temporary Full-Time
FTE: 1.0
Date Available: 2015-10-26
Temporary End Date: 2016-01-25
Hours Per Shift: 11.08
Length of Shift Cycle: 12
Shift Per Cycle: 42
Shift: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Rates of Pay: Minimum: 19.53 per hour Maximum: 23.74 per hour
Vehicle Required: No
Category: Nursing – Aide
Job Summary:
Practicing within the philosophy and guidelines of the Southern Alberta Renal Program, the Nursing Attendant works as a member of the health care team and is responsible for providing direct care to assist in the activities of daily living, comfort and safety of the patient, and provides indirect services to support the overall provision of care in their assigned area.
This position involves lifting and movements requiring fine motor skills (e.g. hand dexterity).
Qualifications:
Must be a graduate from an AHS-approved post-secondary educational program or have an AHS-certified equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current BCLS certification required.
Nephrology experience an asset.
Ability to communicate in verbal and written English required.
Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction required.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.
Effective time management skills required.
Basic computer skills required.
Ability to master hemodialysis-specific Nursing Attendant competencies required.
AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All new offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Records Check satisfactory to the employer. This information is collected by authority of the Protection For Person In Care Act (Section 10(4).”
How to Apply
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICESWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.