Nurse Clinician

OverviewJoin to apply for the Nurse Clinician role at Alberta Health Services.The South Health Campus is a campus environment and includes inpatient, outpatient and wellness services, as well as prevention and public health learning opportunities for the community. The campus also includes a YMCA and retail services. The SHC has four key pillars of service: Collaborative Practice, Wellness, Patient & Family Centered Care and Innovation. Under the direction of the Unit Manager, the Nurse Clinician in the Day Surgery & short-stay units is responsible for providing clinical support and leadership for the Surgery Program. The Nurse Clinician acts as a clinical expert resource for the multidisciplinary team and is responsible for leading quality improvement initiatives on the unit, as well as assisting with the daily coordination of patient care activities. The Nurse Clinician collaborates with the medical staff, clinical departments, and external clinicians to provide timely and efficient care for patients. The role includes clinical leader/expert, care coordinator, quality improvement leader and champion, and patient and staff educator (orientation) duties. The Nurse Clinician requires an advanced degree in surgical and medical protocols of care to deliver specialized expertise and skills to this patient population. The Nurse Clinician must demonstrate well-developed attention to their professional development.Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements for this role as posted.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate an interprofessional team to provide quality patient care in a clinical setting, meeting operational priorities and requirements.Use an integrative leadership approach to plan, implement, and evaluate care needs; assume responsibility for staff assignments, patient flow, and clinical resources.Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of Alberta Health Services.Serve as a clinical leader/expert, care coordinator, quality improvement leader and champion, and educator for patients, families, and staff (orientation).Collaborate with medical staff, clinical departments, and external clinicians to deliver timely and efficient care.Classification and DetailsClassification: Nurse ClinicianUnion: United Nurses of AlbertaUnit and Program: Day Surgery & Short Stay UnitPrimary Location: South Health CampusLocation Details: As Per LocationMulti-Site: At (UNA only)FTE: 1.00Posting End Date: 07-NOV-2025Employee Class: Regular Full TimeDate Available: 17-NOV-2025Hours per Shift: 7.75Length of Shift in weeks: 12Shifts per cycle: 57Shift Pattern: Days, EveningsDays Off: As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $44.71Maximum Salary: $61.18Vehicle Requirement: Not ApplicableQualificationsRequired QualificationsCompletion 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).Additional Required QualificationsCompletion 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).Minimum 3 years of recent experience (within 1 year) in Orthopedic, General Surgery or Day Surgery/Short Stay Units required.Candidate must be an experienced Charge Nurse in their surgical area.Demonstrated advanced leadership skills required.Excellent interpersonal communication skills are required.Demonstrated computer skills required, i.e. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar), and Connect Care.Demonstrated ability to deal with stressful situations.Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative practice unit with other healthcare disciplines.Preferred QualificationsAcute Care Hospital Clinical Nurse Educator or Nurse Clinician experience with a minimum of 1 year in surgical services is preferred.Leadership development course completions are preferred.Nursing-related quality improvement or committee involvement is preferred.Communication and conflict management course completions are preferred.Nursing preceptorship experience is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr