Job Description

Your Opportunity:AHS is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/cc/Page15339.aspx . Edmonton Zone Continuing Care provides services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Palliative Care. We are looking for an Assistant Head Nurse - Team Lead to join our Palliative Care team to provide care and support to aid in improving the quality of living including End of Life for a person and/or family living with a life limiting illness. This position provides clinical leadership within the operational framework of Continuing Care. The Team Lead assists with consultation and coordination of daily operations to the Edmonton Zone Continue Care program, providing mentorship and support to the nursing staff. This position leads the team in day-to-day operations, evidence-based practice, quality client care, liaising with other stakeholders, triaging client care, and coordinating outcome-based practice.Description:As an Assistant Head Nurse, you will be responsible for staff assignments, patient flow and acting as a role model, clinical resource and advocate for nursing staff. In addition to providing frontline nursing care, as required, you will take a leadership role in the promotion of quality patient care and the implementation of operational priorities. Your in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience, will assist in providing solutions for complex health care issues at all levels with patients, interprofessional teams, administrators and policy makers. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Assist Head Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Palliative End of Life Care
• Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 22-NOV-2024
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.52
• Maximum Salary: $53.91
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Required

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). PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions. Additional Required Qualifications:Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. 5-7 years of experience and knowledge of Continuing Care program required. Excellent organizational skills - to be able to prioritize and efficiently organize many details in a timely manner. Familiarity with Meditech and case management principles Communication and assessment skills to work cooperatively and effectively with the healthcare team members, clients, and their families in a fast-paced environment, identifying needs via tele triage, and resolving conflicts. Ability to identify and manage risk and to mitigate and diffuse those situations. At the time of interview, you may be required to demonstrate your computer knowledge and proficiency by completing a hands-on assessment. You must demonstrate sufficient typing speed to meet workload demand and navigate through various computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook and Internet. Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated leadership and/or management experience. Must be able to work independently and within a team environment. Must be able to cope with high levels of stress, fluctuating priorities, and time sensitive deadlines. Experience with introducing new initiatives and working on change management.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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