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by kkettle70

Hi Everyone,

My husband just recieved a job offer for Calgary this upcoming summer. We are very excited about our upcoming move. I was just wondering if anyone who has worked in Calgary could shed some light about the scheduling of nursing shifts in Calgary. My particular area of interest is the recovery room; but, I would greatly appreciate any information that can be provided.

Thanks,

Krista

[RNsane]

Re: Any Calgary Nurses?

Hi there!

I have been in Calgary for 3 years. There are 8 and 12h shifts, depending on the unit. I am not familiar with the recovery room though.

[dtwong]

Re: Any Calgary Nurses?

HI, would you be interested in sharing current health care/ nursing issues with me. I practice in the US.
thanks,
DTW

[Fiona59]

Re: Any Calgary Nurses?

I don't work in Calgary but further north in Alberta.

The issues are basically the same throughout the province. Increased patient acuity, increasing patient to nurse ratio, working short staffed most shifts. Equipment is getting old on some units and is slow to be replaced. Families are very demanding and often aggressive as are the patients. Overtime is available to pretty much anyone who wants it. Burnout in nurses is becoming common and stress levels are rising.

The provincial economy is booming, housing, utilities, food, transportation costs are rising. Nurses don't receive the same bonus payments as oil field workers.