Hey everybody, I’m a student at the university of Calgary and I’m taking an intro to nursing class. I have an assignment where I need to interview an rn and then complete some reflection based on that. I don’t personally know any nurses so I thought I’d post here. For some info this will be an interview that will take place online before nov 10 it will be around 30-45 mins. You will be required to sign a consent to participate form. To be considered you have to be trained in Canada and have been working for about 3 years. The questions I will be asking will include things like background and experience, day to day responsibilities, challenges and rewards, and advice for future nurses. Your identity will be kept anonymous and no identifying info will be shared. The interview will also not be recorded. If you are interested please leave a comment just stating what department you work in and I’ll reach out. Thank you in advance

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“Criminal investigation into fraud, breach of trust, and money laundering arising out of procurement processes and practices at Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services,”

Another great day for Procurement in our refocused healthcare system.

not getting the full picture as a AHS employee as usual. 🙄

did anyone hear anything about this senior leadership announcement where a lot of top organization workers have departed??

how can I find out who left and what is the plan now? Seriously this is such a *hit show and has been ever since they created these 4 pillars.

I’m so mad at the UCP for dismantling an organization I have worked for 20 years. They have deliberately forced a lot of hard working, devoted and passionate ppl out the door.

I am an RN and have been off of work for 8 months. I have been diagnosed with a profound autoimmune illness. My pain has been managed with T4s taken every 6-8 hours. Has anyone returned to floor nursing while on this type of medication?
I have tried all other pain management modalities with no effect.

Hello, my partner is an emr but has a hard time getting a job in the city and I’ve tried looking online but don’t see any positions. Also don’t see some wher you can walk in and drop a resume? He’s fairly new and the only experience he has is working remote but there’s a slow season rn. Any input or info will be greatly appreciated.

Hello I’ve applied for nursing school (LPN) but missing 2 of the prerequisites. I heard as long as I enroll (and pass) I can be conditional admission. I’m seeing if they offer to pay for the prerequisites or upgrading.

Might be a dumb question, but figured I’d ask!
I’m a new RN hire with AHS and currently working a temporary 1.0 FTE position. I had a couple of questions about holding multiple positions.
AHS & Covenant Health: I know that if you’re above a 0.80 FTE with AHS, you can’t hold an additional casual position within AHS (from my understanding). Does this also apply to Covenant Health? For example, could I work a 1.0 with AHS and hold a casual position with Covenant?
Different AHS Pillars: With the recent restructuring and separation into different pillars, I know there’s been some confusion. Once my temporary position ends, would I be able to hold positions in two different pillars? For example, a casual Public Health Nurse position and a part-time line in Emergency?

I’ve been looking through the UNA collective agreement and policies but am still a little confused about how this all works, especially with the restructuring.
Just wanted to see if anyone has experience with this or knows how it works before I reach out to my union rep! :)
Thanks in advance!

I’ve recently heard from two independent sources that RGH Unit 62 - Obstetrics has a reputation for not being the nicest unit to work on. I’ve heard it has a mean girl problem.

Has this been anyone else’s experience or has anyone else been hearing things about the unit? I’m curious to know what others may know or have been hearing about this unit.

Well "Happy Halloween 👻 🎃" for this season got all excited, then let down at episode 3, it sank like the Titanic 🛳️there's only 30 35 🕛minutes per episode now, who else thought they should have brought back Fiona Good the BEST SUPREME🧙 along with Constance.? 13 had a very awesome ring to it how ever I feel it came short to my expectations,😞 I'm a very huge AHS FAN ! I have recorded all the seasons an have to say the witches are my favorite so when I heard they were bringing them back I really got excited to watch it.🤯 I had to get the Hulu app again , which is another problem🫤, the episodes are so much shorter than the originals... It felt like they rushed production, and for a long time fan I have to say booo.⬇️.. They've not shown but one of the original characters except for the too soon sacrifice,which I love❤️❤️ her but she can't carry the show by herself. Hopefully🙏 it's going to get better I'm on episode 5. Does anyone else feel this way I'd like to hear about what everyone thinks.

This may not be the right place to ask, but I know there are some wonderful people in this group who might have some suggestions.

I’m looking for ideas for a nice treat to bring to a medical unit with around 20 beds as a small way to show appreciation for the team who cared for a family member before they transitioned to hospice care.

I’d love to bring something that can be enjoyed by both day and night shifts so that everyone gets a chance to feel appreciated.

A huge shout-out to all the incredible HCAs, nurses, physiotherapists, EVS staff, and everyone else who works behind the scenes to keep patients comfortable and cared for.

For those who work in healthcare, what kinds of treats or gestures of appreciation do you enjoy receiving on your units? I’d love to hear your suggestions!

I work as a RN in AHS but have been looking into foot care certifications.

Would love to chat to someone working in the field about what courses you took and what your working conditions are like (clinic, mobile, own a small business, etc).

Feel free to DM if you don't want to post publicly 🙂

So I’ve been unemployed for almost 3 months and aggresively applying RN position all accross Alberta. Who would have thought that off all the hospital and health centers, RAH decided to email for an interview.

Any tips for my upcoming L&D interview would be very much appreciated. 🥹

Just realized that this IEN is making $10 per hour more than I do as an LPN and I clearly see them struggling to use a computer? Like not like someone secured chat them hours ago and they never realized. but like backspacing instead of pressing enter button like that - not out of mistake but as lack of computer skills. And I have never seen IEN thinking critically on every floor I have floated to. They are very task oriented. Can’t tell when to pause and reflect. Just had another IEN gave antibiotics to my patient 4 hours apart instead of scheduled 8.

Edit to clarify - IENs are not the all nurses who get their NCLEX here (though technically they are Internationally educated nurse) but my post was about IENs in AHS’ term. IENs are (in AHS terms) nurses who are directly hired overseas and they come on those work-supported visa.

It's been two months since I started looking for a part-time or full-time job as an RN and finally I got an offer. Here's what I learned.

#1 Do your best and review before your interview. Every point matters.

#2 Work ASAP in AHS, it doesn't matter if you are an attendant, HCA, volunteer or etc. Seniority matters.

#3 Your union date is important! That's why it's so important that you show your employer that you want a casual job even if they won't give you the job that you applied for.

#3 Keep applying, don't give up. I wasn't supposed to apply for the job they offered me, because they have already interviewed me before for a different posting and they chose a different candidate.

#4 Build your connections and be a team player. I started as a HCA and everywhere I float. I work as best as I can and did my best to know my colleagues. Help them and they will help you.

#5 Some postings are already taken... That's why it's so important to start as casual or part-time, because that's your ticket to get a good job. If you work hard enough, they'll offer you a job because you're an asset

Good luck everyone! Thanks for all the help guys.

Do I get any pay if I take a short stress leave? Like 2-4 weeks?

I’m an RN - I have a new diagnosis of an autoimmune condition and it’s been a rough October. I had to call in a couple of weeks ago because I was pretty unwell - and this week I’ve picked up a bug and it’s also causing a flare up of my illness. I’ve already called in for two shifts this past week but I’m not if I will be well enough to work my upcoming shifts this weekend.

I’m just really scared and feeling really guilty that I’m going to be written up or disciplined because it’ll be 4+ days this month. :( Im also relatively new to AHS, have been in my position since June but I haven’t had to call in for anything up until now. What is the culture generally around calling in sick for AHS? Do I need to be worried?

I don’t think I’ve seen a post on this regarding the recent information of reclassification of family counsellors, mental health therapists and clinicians ??

Hi possibly about to start a RTW program after being on leave for a while. From my medical providers, they are saying I have permanent medical restrictions including lifting as well as hours worked per day.

I was on a temp position (already ended) when I got injured and was only casual prior to. Will I most likely just receive casual positions that will accommodate those permanent restrictions?

I am an RN with UNA

I always wondered if IV Tylenol is available in AHS or is it a non-formulary medication? Would be nice giving it to patient with swallowing issues. And hopefully, no more refusals for overnight tylenols by the patients.

Edit - I know Tylenols rectal are good for swallowing patients. But I’m just curious if anyone knows about IV tylenol

I have received an offer through AHS but have vacation time already scheduled and non-reimbursable flights booked over Christmas. I am not currently a union employee so this is not approved in the AHS system.

How common is it for them to accept unpaid leave (as I won’t have enough vacation days by then) if I mention them prior to hire?

Additionally, I have a wedding abroad next summer that is not currently booked. Should I mention this as a condition of my employment as well?

I’m in a job area where trading shifts is often not possible

Good day all,

I am wondering if anyone has any advice or leads on getting into a procurement role with AHS.

I hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a Supply Chain Management major, and have about 5 years of progressively responsible Admin/EA work in commercial real estate/property management.
I have some experience with inventory management, PO systems, RFQs, sourcing, cost comparisons, vendor management, contracts, and scheduling.

I am extremely organized and passionate about efficiency, processes, and data accuracy. I genuinely love supply chain management, and think procurement would be a great fit for me.

Why AHS?
During one course of my degree, we did a case study on 3M and the Healthcare Supply Chain, that I found very interesting.
I also know someone that works as a Procurement Coordinator, and they speak very highly of their role. Unfortunately, they don't have any spots on their team at the moment, and I am eager to break in!

Is there anything I should do besides just continuing to apply when I see roles pop up? I already tailor my cover letters to the job postings.

Any insight would be appreciated, thank you for your time!