Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre is a provincial facility, which houses 400-500 incarcerated men and women. Alberta Health Services provides a variety of health care services to the patient population; based on the Alberta Health Services values. Focuses of care include urgent care, chronic disease management and education, wound care, medication management, patient education and teaching. It is a team based approach to care, which includes a variety of health professionals. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Registered Nurse/RPN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. The incumbent performs a variety of nursing duties in accordance with clinical policies and nursing care standards. The RN/RPN is responsible to collaborate as a member of the health care team, delivering consistent quality care, to meet the needs of the patient.

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 (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Corrections Clinic
• Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Correc Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 07-NOV-2022
• Temporary End Date: 23-JUN-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 35
• 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:

Active registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) or CRPNA. The candidate must be able to work within a team environment to effectively contribute to patient/client planning processes. Excellent communication skills, a compassionate and caring attitude, and attention to detail are necessary. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with Addictions and Mental Health is preferred. Experience working in an acute care facility or psychiatric program preferred. Experience working in a Correctional Facility is an asset.

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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