Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Public Health Nurse (PHN) is a member of the Edmonton Zone Public Health (PH) team that provides integrated, strength-based, family-centered public healthcare services. Your PHN opportunity is in the Healthy Young Families program and includes all services offered in the Well Child Clinic and Healthy Beginnings program. Using the nursing process, you deliver PH services to individuals, groups, and communities including antenatal/prenatal care; routine postnatal care, health assessment, counseling, screening, immunization; follow-up and referral, linkage, advocacy, consultation, health promotion, and teaching as they relate to preschool and school-aged children, families, and adults. The PHN will collaborate with community agencies and external health and social service providers to further coordinate client care and provide informed referrals for individuals and families that meet their broad health needs. This position requires the following: Ability to carry up to 25 lbs. of equipment; pack, push, pull, and transport heavy and/or 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/or bending for long periods of time. Ability to document in an electronic medical record continuously throughout the shift. Previous experience working with diverse communities, groups and/or organizations (i.e. ethnocultural, equity-setting, racialized, faith-based, LGBTQ2S+, vulnerable, marginalized, persons with disabilities, and persons across all age groups, etc.). Ability to be self-directed and to exercise independent nursing judgment. Strong analytical, critical thinking, decision-making, and organizational skills.

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 $35.87/hour - $43.82/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: 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-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-OCT-2023
• Temporary End Date: 02-FEB-2025
• 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: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• 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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Administration Certificate (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0) Additional Required Qualifications:

This position requires the following: Ability to work in a loud, chaotic, busy environment with clients of all ages. 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 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. Recent experience (within the past two years) working in the Healthy Young Families program required. Documentation is to be done at point of care as per CRNA guidelines with 100% accuracy. Ability to perform other nursing duties to support programs and services within Edmonton Zone Public Health as required. Must be able to perform within established program parameters. Other skills and experience relevant to Public Health may be considered. Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing BScN) strongly preferred. CNA Certification in Community Health Nursing. Experience working with preschool-aged children and their families, diverse cultures, & vulnerable populations. Knowledge, understanding & demonstrated use of the social determinants of health & health promotion strategies. Maternal newborn, pediatric nursing and/or lactation support experience. Indigenous Cultural and Sensitivity training.

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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