Your Opportunity:
Registered Nurses in this role practice within a highly specialized, high-acuity Gastroenterology/Hepatology subspecialty unit in the Medicine Program. The patient population is complex and frequently unstable, including acute gastrointestinal bleeding, advanced liver disease (e.g., cirrhosis, hepatic encephalopathy), post-endoscopic and interventional complications, and multi-system comorbidities. This unit requires nurses to possess and apply specialized Gastroenterology/Hepatology knowledge and skills to safely manage disease-specific presentations, anticipate complications, and respond to rapid clinical deterioration. The unit also manages a significant proportion (approximately 30–50%) of off-service patients, contributing to a highly dynamic and unpredictable care environment. The role includes administration of blood products, management of continuous IV infusions, and advanced monitoring. Nurses routinely care for patients with substance use disorders and behavioural challenges, requiring well-developed de-escalation skills and clinical judgment. The unit operates with a strong focus on patient flow, rapid turnover, and timely discharges. Nurses are expected to proactively coordinate discharge planning in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, including allied health, to facilitate efficient and safe transitions of care. This requires strong organizational skills, anticipation of discharge needs, and the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. The workload is consistently high, requiring the ability to manage multiple high-acuity patients with competing priorities and frequent interruptions. The RN is expected to function to full scope of practice and contribute to maintaining patient safety within a demanding and specialized clinical setting.
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 will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.
- Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
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Union: United Nurses of Alberta
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Unit and Program: Medicine Gastroenterology/Hepatology
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Primary Location: U of A Hospital
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
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FTE: 0.80
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Posting End Date: 15-JUN-2026
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Employee Class: Regular Part Time
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Date Available: 02-JUL-2026
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Hours per Shift: 11.63
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Length of Shift in weeks: 12
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Shifts per cycle: 32
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $44.56
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Maximum Salary: $60.98
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Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion 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) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, you must complete the following free courses: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4), available at https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules/ and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification, available at https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.
Additional Required Qualifications:
2–5 years of recent GI/Hepatology acute care nursing experience. Demonstrated specialized knowledge and clinical competence in the care of GI/Hepatology patients, including management of GI bleeding, liver disease, and post-procedural care. Charge nurse experience or demonstrated leadership in acute care. Demonstrated ability to support patient flow, including proactive discharge planning and coordination with interdisciplinary and allied health teams. Demonstrated ability to manage medical patients with multiple comorbidities and rapidly changing clinical status. GI/Hepatology specific education or equivalent training. Experience with blood product administration, continuous IV infusions, and advanced patient monitoring. Proven ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, high workload environment with frequent interruptions. Experience managing rapid patient turnover and competing priorities while maintaining patient safety. Competence in managing patients with substance use disorders and behavioral challenges, including de-escalation and safety strategies Ability to work to full scope of practice (physically, mentally, and emotionally) in a demanding environment. Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, communication, and time management. Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Experience with Connect Care. Commitment to ongoing professional development and specialty skill advancement.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
