Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Clinical Development Nurse (CDN) is a member of the Edmonton Zone Public Health (PH) team working in a nursing leadership role engaged in various activities to support universal Public Health services, including as a super user for Connect Care. The CDN's responsibilities encompass various aspects of nursing practice, education, and community engagement. The School Health (SH) program provides immunization services, health promotion, education and harm reduction approaches to build healthy school communities. The position supports school programs within the Edmonton Zone and travel is required. You will: Support manager (i.e. provide clinical expertise and input to Manager regarding staff development). Complete clinical practice evaluations of nursing colleagues. Coordinate and lead staff orientation, facilitate change, possess conflict resolution skills, and provide mentoring while collaborating with the Manager. Use critical thinking along with solutions focus and organizational skills to support operations. Carry up to 25 lbs. of equipment; pack, push, pull, and transport heavy/awkward supplies; walk 3-4 blocks, climb 3-4 flights of stairs to deliver services; carry out awkward and repetitive movements for an entire 7.75-hour shift, including sitting, standing, and bending for long periods of time. Document in an electronic medical record continuously throughout the shift. Deliver educational presentations (public speaking). Provide client services. Previous experience working with diverse communities, groups, and organizations (i.e., ethno-cultural, equity-setting, racialized, faith-based, LGBTQ2S+, vulnerable, marginalized, persons with disabilities, and persons across all age groups). This position is part of Primary Care Alberta. By applying on this posting, if you are successful, you agree to and will become an employee of Primary Care Alberta.
Description:
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Transition Company:

Primary Care Alberta

Classification:

Nurse II

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Public Health

Primary Location:

West Jasper Place Public Hlth

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At or Out of (UNA only)

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

03-OCT-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

13-OCT-2025

Temporary End Date:

30-JUN-2027

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:

$44.71

Maximum Salary:

$61.18

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).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Ability to work in a loud, chaotic, busy environment with clients and families. Compliance with appropriate hand hygiene techniques, including regular use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer and antibacterial soap. Working knowledge of computer applications including basic word processing, email, and data entry required. Duties must be completed with a high level of independence but also interdependent within a larger team environment. Strong interpersonal skills; experience in interdisciplinary teamwork; strong written and oral communication skills. Active driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle. Recent experience (within the past two years) using computer technology and applications including website navigation, office or business applications, health database use (ePeople, Netcare, Meditech, Connect Care or other), and MS Office. Expertise in preparing and delivering educational presentations (public speaking) to adults and children. Ability to perform other nursing duties to support programs and services within Edmonton Zone Public Health. Documentation is to be done at point of care as per CRNA guidelines with 100% accuracy. Must be able to perform within established program parameters. Recent experience (within the past two years) working with children and their families required. * Knowledge, understanding & demonstrated use of the social determinants of health & health promotion strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) strongly preferred. Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Community Health Nursing. Public Health nursing experience. Community based pediatric Addiction and Mental Health nursing experience. Health Promotion and Harm Reduction Experience. Indigenous Cultural and Sensitivity training. Other skills and experience relevant to Public Health may be considered.