Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Exciting opportunity to work up to Full Scope of Practice on a 39 bed Acute Medical Inpatient Unit consisting of a unique blend of Internal Medicine Teaching and Oncology patients. You will help to advance the unit\'s values of: Collaborative practice, Full scope of practice, Patient and family centered care and evidence based practice. While working in a dynamic team environment that supports learning. The Nursing Attendant provides patient care services as an unregulated worker under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This position is responsible for performing tasks related to activities of daily living and other specific procedures on the nursing unit. Heavy lifting, as well as repetitive movements are necessary during the course of performing duties on this unit. You will have the unique opportunity to work in a collaborative care service delivery model (CoAct). Collaborative practice is defined as care providers working together to contribute their knowledge, skills and abilities to patient care in a process of continuous communication and shared decision-making among patients/families and all of the care providers who are involved in a patient\'s care to achieve outcomes that could not have been achieved by health care providers working either alone or in parallel. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit or program expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. 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 the collective agreement.

Description:

As a Health Care Aide (HCA), you are responsible for providing personal assistance, supporting activities of daily living and providing comfort and support services to patients (clients, residents) who require short-term assistance or ongoing support. You will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Classification: Health Care Aide
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: Unit 46
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.88
• Posting End Date: 03-OCT-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 13-OCT-2023
• Temporary End Date: 13-OCT-2024
• Hours per Shift: 9.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 35
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.78
• Maximum Salary: $25.26
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Active directory status on the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. Must provide a confirmation letter as proof of enrolment from the Directory at https://www.albertahcadirectory.com/health-care-aides/confirmation/. Nursing students currently enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program who have successfully completed a minimum of 100 hours of practicum; and are either in their 1st year of practical nursing program; or 2nd year of baccalaureate nursing or psychiatric nursing program will be considered. Must attest to this compliance and provide proof of qualification. Additional Required Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent. Graduate of a recognized Personal Care Attendant course or equivalent. Current CPR certification is required. 2 years recent experience in acute medical inpatients setting is preferred. Strong interpersonal communication skills are essential. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with, and receive direction from RN/LPN. Basic computer skills are required. Ability to contribute as a team member, learn within a dynamic environment and adapt/cope with change. Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience on Unit 46 or previous experience on a general internal medicine/oncology unit, within the last 2 years, preferred. Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice. Demonstrated accountability, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills required. Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to manage the job classification of \xe2\x80\x9cheavy physical demand\xe2\x80\x9d level as per the AHS Job Demands Summary.

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.

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