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Registered Nurse/Licenced Practical Nurse
Full Time, start date September 15th, 2012
Medical Services, Urology, Urogynecology and Research
Dr. Richard Baverstock and Dr. Kevin Carlson – Calgary, Alberta
Organization Overview
Vesia: Alberta Bladder Centre (the ‘Centre’) is currently looking to employ a full time Registered Nurse or
Licenced Practical Nurse for its interdisciplinary clinic specializing in both women’s and men’s bladder and
pelvic floor health. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for our patients with conditions affecting the
function of their lower urinary tract and pelvic floor disorders. Please refer to our website at vesia.ca.
Nature of the work
The RN/LPN reports directly to Dr. Richard Baverstock and Dr. Kevin Carlson as an Employee of the Alberta
Bladder Centre Corporate entity, therefore this position is not affiliated Alberta Health Services. The shift
schedule is 37.5 hours per week, 5 days per week on a Monday-Friday 8am – 4pm schedule with weekends and
Statutory Holidays off. The key purpose of this position is to work within the multidisciplinary team to
support the care of patients seen at the Centre through Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment, within the full
scope of nursing practice, as well as participate in a research role. Approximately 60% of the duties will be
directly related to the clinical care of patients with lower urinary tract disorders, with one day per week
dedicated to men’s pelvic health issues and 40% of the duties will relate to clinical research studies in
conjunction with the Prostate Cancer Centre.
The Centre seeks for this position, a RN/LPN with experience who is interested in building on their nursing
education to become an expert in bladder function, lower urinary tract health and participate in clinical
research studies. The Centre will provide appropriate technical training to support this specific skill set,
which will include urodynamic testing, screening calls between patients and physicians; procedures such as
intracavernosal injection teaching, self-catheterization teaching; patient education, involvement in research,
data collection and public education related to the role of the Centre. All duties are confidential and some
are of a sensitive nature. The RN/LPN will work closely with already established Registered Nurse at the
Centre.
The volume of work may change throughout the year, based on research needs and deadlines and the RN/LPN
will work in collaboration with the schedules of the Centre, the current employed RN and Dr.’s Carlson and
Baverstock, in planning vacations and time off. Potential stressors include multiple and changing priorities
based on patient care needs, a high volume of telephone calls, interruptions and interaction with patients and
co-workers. The ability to work in a team environment is important to the successful completion of various
tasks for which this position is accountable.
Qualifications/Requirements:
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Graduate with Bachelor of Nursing Degree; LPN Accredited Diploma
Current CARNA registration in good standing; or CLPNA registration
Current BCLS certification required;
Certification in urodynamics preferred;
Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, knowledge of use of SCM, experience with windows
and Microsoft Office;
WOLF Medical System or other electronic medical record system experience is
Considered a plus;
Experience in Urology and/or women’s/men’s pelvic health issues would be an asset;
Personal characteristics considered:
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Must have superior communication and teamwork abilities;
Highly motivated, self-directed and team oriented;
Demonstrates enthusiasm, creativity, and initiative in the workplace;
Ability to work increasingly independently;
Personality attributes include even-tempered, articulate, intelligent, assertive, a good
Sense of humour and health conscious;
Takes ownership of work, details and results oriented;
Accountabilities:
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Accurate and timely production of required work;
Contributes to the growth and continuous improvement of the Centre;
Time management and judgment skills regarding prioritizing work;
Sound judgment and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential issues;
Ability to work in team environment - respectfully interacts with co-workers at all levels;
Provide support to co-workers and assists them to meet their deadlines;
Adapts to changing policies and procedures as needed;
Adapts to changing technology as needed;
Competitive local based salary, with 3 weeks paid vacation. Please send cover letter, including salary
expectations and resume (in confidence) to:
Vesia: Alberta Bladder Centre
Suite 6601, 7007 14th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta T2V 1P9
Fax: 403-943-8979
Email: info@vesia.ca
**All interested applicants must apply before August 15th, 2012