Job Description

Your Opportunity:

As a self-directed team member with Community Care in the Edmonton zone, the Registered Nurse Case Manager demonstrates strong team player skills and has responsibilities, including; assessment of needs, delivering appropriate therapeutic nursing services within professional practice standards, coordinating resources, establishing goals for client delivery, and evaluating outcomes. In addition, this position involves case management of clients as well as the direct provision of client care that meets established clinical standards, and is evidence based and client centered. The Registered Nurse acts as a consultant on the team providing clinical expertise and direction to other team members regarding their cases. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for participation in staff development and mentoring student clinical experiences, and providing guidance and direction to staff. This position will be based out of the Fort Saskatchewan Home Care office, but will provide support to home care\'s Suburban/ Rural East team, which will include travel to the other home care network offices, as required.

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: Home Living
• Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Health Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 06-APR-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-APR-2023
• Temporary End Date: 15-FEB-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 34
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $38.44
• Maximum Salary: $50.45
• 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:

Two years of recent nursing experience (obtained within the last 5 years) or completion of a refresher program within 2 years. Self-directed and the ability to work independently and use sound professional judgement. Excellent organizational skills - to be able to prioritize and efficiently organize many details in a timely manner. Proven assessment skills. Physically capable of performing nursing tasks which could include transfer of clients. The successful candidate will work independently in clients\' homes, which could include single-family dwellings, condominiums and/or walk-up apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carrying medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs. Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered. Previous Community Care and/or geriatric experience a definite asset. Experience with Meditech and the RAI Home Care assessment tool 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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