Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Outpatient Diabetes Clinic supports various clients that include diabetes in pregnancy (IGT, GDM, Type 1 & 2), Type 1 & 2 diabetes outside of pregnancy as well as inpatient diabetes patients. You will need to have a working knowledge of the diversity of diabetes and its management strategies, including insulin adjustment. The role involves assessing readiness for change and engaging adult learners to navigate themselves through their chronic disease management and set the patient up for long-term optimization. The nurse networks to support external resources that can promote the patient's education and management, such as community education sessions.
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 $39.58 /hour - $54.16/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.

Classification:

Registered Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Outpatient Diabetes Clinic

Primary Location:

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.84

Posting End Date:

25-JUL-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

04-AUG-2025

Temporary End Date:

31-DEC-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

48

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$43.26

Maximum Salary:

$59.21

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). 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 Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (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:

3 years of Diabetic Nursing experience with a Certified Diabetes Education Certificate or equivalent is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience working with diabetes in an outpatient clinic setting is preferred. Experience in insulin adjustment, diabetic leg/foot assessment, diabetes and associated medication familiarity and Diabetes Canada guideline awareness preferred. Strong communication skills and the ability to be flexible in this high-volume clinic are essential. Triage and Connect Care experience is an asset.