Job Description

Your Opportunity:

This position is with Edmonton Zone Continuing Care Access. If you are interested in playing a key role in linking individuals in the community with programs and services both internal and external to Alberta Health Services, then this position may be right for you. Using strong tele-triage skills, you will assess, identify and clarify the needs of the client and triage referrals to appropriate agencies and service partners. You will provide telephone support to current Continuing Care clients and monitor the health status of clients in the community, all within a fast paced work environment where team work is valued and professional development is encouraged. There are extended periods of repetitive motion tasks.

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.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Continuing Care Access
• Primary Location: Plaza 124 Building
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 18-NOV-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 28-NOV-2022
• Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• 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:

Minimum of 1-2 years of recent Continuing Care community nursing (i.e. Home Living, Supportive Living) experience is required. Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills are necessary, as well as experience tele-triaging complex clients and situations. Knowledge and use of Meditech and Connect Care systems is essential/mandatory, and must have and be able to demonstrate advanced computer skills. Responsible to provide ongoing proof of current CPR, educational credentials and active registration which is in good standing with the College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). It is also the employees' responsibility to maintain registration throughout the duration of employment. Preferred Qualifications:

B.ScN. is preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in the community (Home Living) sector will be considered. Applicants with extensive knowledge of community resources and Continuing Care programs is an asset. Experience with advanced telecommunications systems would also be a benefit.

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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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.