Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Public Health Area Manager and Care Manager, the Registered Nurse (Public Health Nurse - PHN) at Village Square Community Health Centre, participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs within Public Health. The Registered Nurse - Public Health Nurse assists individuals, families, groups, and communities in accepting responsibility for their own health and assisting them in achieving their health improvement goals. The PHN assesses community health needs and develops programs to meet those needs through consultation with peers, the community, resource people, and the utilization of other strategies. Incorporating awareness of the determinants of health and the relationship to health status, this role contributes to improving the health of the population by providing public health nursing services. These nursing services would include Community and health assessments. Development and evaluation of plans (including case finding and referral). Consultation and facilitation appropriate to all developmental phases throughout the lifespan. Program delivery and follow up. Immunization and communicable disease prevention and control. Client advocacy. Fostering appropriate use of the health care system. Facilitating cooperation and coordination among the many health and social services agencies. Collection and recording of client-based data. Involvement in nursing or other health research. Quality improvement; and safety and risk management. The PHN may be expected to carry supplies up to 25 lbs. for vaccine programs, within the clinic setting and off-site locations. Extended periods of standing or sitting and repetitive hand movements are required. This position requires someone who is able to move easily between multiple sites while transporting equipment.

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. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $35.17/hour - $42.96/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable. 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.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Health Promotion & Education
• Primary Location: Village Sq Comm Health
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.84
• Posting End Date: 09-JAN-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-JAN-2023
• Temporary End Date: 16-SEP-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $38.44
• Maximum Salary: $50.45
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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:

At least one year experience working as a Registered Nurse in any of the following areas: prenatal, postpartum, labor & delivery, pediatrics, or immunization in the last 3 years. Students with a completed final focus specific to public health (within the last 3 years) will be considered. Proficient computer and keyboarding skills. Must be able to conduct contemporaneous electronic documentation at point of care. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse clients of various cultures, ages, and socioeconomic status. Demonstrate ability to be self-directed, able to exercise independent decision making, nursing judgment and demonstrates critical thinking skills. Efficient and effective time management skills. Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced and stressful environment with minimal supervision. Ability to independently perform the skills of a certified BLS provider. Must be available for scheduled orientation days. Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing is preferred; skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered. Community Health Nursing Certification. International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification is an asset. Current experience with multi-cultural population. Experience in assessment, consultation, and teaching. Current urban Well Child Clinic and School public health experience within the last 3 years preferred.

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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