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joanna73, BSN, RN

4,767 Posts

Specializes in geriatrics.

You said it. Our hospital is always short. Even contract nurses won't stay. Why? Various conflicts throughout the system. Anywhere that has consistent turnover....that's a red flag.

Trishrpn80

272 Posts

Specializes in AC, LTC, Community, Northern Nursing.
You said it. Our hospital is always short. Even contract nurses won't stay. Why? Various conflicts throughout the system. Anywhere that has consistent turnover....that's a red flag.

Yup i am currently in one of those situations right now... lol

Fiona59

8,343 Posts

Yup i am currently in one of those situations right now... lol

Trish: I don't "like" that you're in this situation. I "like" that you are honest enough to admit it.

My region has in the last month posted roughly six clinic positons in the last three months. Only two of them had "good" reputations. Those were the jobs that are only being filled due to retirements.

Newly created positions? They can be terrible to be the first nurse hired into. I went for one interview where the hiring RNs didn't know if it was going to be 12 or 8 hour shifts, 24 hour coverage or 12. They had no concept of what LPNs working the floor did, yet wanted experienced LPNs to apply. A friend took one of these new lines, stayed for a year. Said the hours were great but it was the worst job she had ever had.

Good luck in getting to a happier place.

Trishrpn80

272 Posts

Specializes in AC, LTC, Community, Northern Nursing.

Where i am the RPN isnt utilized to scope... I havent learned anything new but am able to hone some skills also the experience of working on a reserve has been eye opening.. I still want to do northern nursing.. I originally thought this was northern nursing but leaning more to remote reserve nursing.. I have seen quite a bit since i have been here but some days i feel limited in my practice... Maybe its me and i dont recognize all that i have gained.. I need to do some reflective practiceMy coworkers rock my company needs to be organized better and management would be a key issue

Fiona59

8,343 Posts

Trish, don't sell yourself short. You have learnt whilst up there. You now know how to work with a very specialized patient population. Probably had a fair exposure to diabetes, addictions and learnt dependency.

All knowledge that will transfer to a more urban setting.

Trishrpn80

272 Posts

Specializes in AC, LTC, Community, Northern Nursing.
You now know how to work with a very specialized patient population. Probably had a fair exposure to diabetes, addictions and learnt dependency.
Hmm i may use that one on my resume lol

joanna73, BSN, RN

4,767 Posts

Specializes in geriatrics.

Exactly. Working in a rural location would allow you to develop excellent time management and prioritization skills. You need to be able to function independently, as well as part of a team. You also won't have access to various ancillary staff, which means you need to think outside the box and use the resources you do have wisely. These are areas to highlight in your cover letters and resume. If you feel that you need a change, leave. You have enough experience to be able to successfully land another position in a more desirable location now.

Trishrpn80

272 Posts

Specializes in AC, LTC, Community, Northern Nursing.

Thanks for the talk ladies... My contract is up in jan so i have started looking.. I do like the north.. I wouldnt mind moving to yellowknife to get my bscn.. I guess i didnt think of tgenon clinical skills i have learned.. I have been a nurse for 4 yrs so i think maybe i ws still thinking of all the flashy clinical skills i had already obtained and wasnt learning anything new...

joanna73, BSN, RN

4,767 Posts

Specializes in geriatrics.

One thing that helps me focus my abilities and think in terms of the attributes managers want is to look through the job postings I'm interested in. I read through them and ask myself if I have at least some the skills/ knowledge listed there. If you've been nursing for 4 years, you know more than you think.

seraen

4 Posts

Why not come to Fort McMurray? I moved here about a year ago and finished school in May (LPN), then was hired onto the Medicine unit here full time. We get northern living allowance, rent is not bad depends on what you are looking for, and if your hubby can find a job here you're golden. There is also a college here that offers a collaborative B. ScN through the U of A if you want to pursue your RN as well.

The actual town of Fort McMurray is beginning to become a lot more family focused: lots of schools going up, a giant pretty neat rec centre with waterpark, library, a few arenas, running track, indoor soccer fields, etc etc. The pay is good and for someone with experience working with the reserves, there are tons here that you can go to. We do have one hospital but it is always short due to nurses coming and going with their men, or getting pregnant and going on Mat leave, or leaving to work at site/in the community. On my floor alone I know we're looking for 3-4 LPNs as our teams are short currently.

Definitely take a look at it. It's not a bad place to live and if you are so inclined and can tough it out, a great place to live frugally and save up to move and settle elsewhere. Feel free to ask me any questions you have.

Trishrpn80

272 Posts

Specializes in AC, LTC, Community, Northern Nursing.

I need to revamp my resume big time.. ugh... i am not good at it..

Trishrpn80

272 Posts

Specializes in AC, LTC, Community, Northern Nursing.

The ahs website only seems to have casual positions up there in fort mcmurray.. Ughh

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