Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Ponoka, which means Elk in Blackfoot, serves a large First Nations community. Our town is a vibrant community with the amenities you would want and a neighborly atmosphere for you and your family. Schools, shops, recreation facilities and our infamous Ponoka stampede grounds are here for your enjoyment! Ponoka is located along Highway 2 in the Battle River Valley within an hour drive to major cities. Our community provides a great opportunity for families, adventurists, and people wanting a rural life. The Ponoka Home Care program serves a large area of clients including the community of Ponoka and surrounding areas. We work closely with community groups, other health care services in the community and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Registered Nurse - Discharge Planner\'s key responsibility is to proactively facilitate client transitions across the continuum by identifying and considering unmet and discharge needs from the time of a client\'s admission to hospital. Working collaboratively with the client, family and care providers with a person-centered approach, the Discharge Planner assists the client to plan their return home or to an appropriate Living Option in a safe and timely manner. The Discharge Planner practices client and system case management by engaging in case management activities focused on the discharge process, including screening, assessment, and service needs determination and transition planning.

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 ($35.87/hour - $43.82/hour effective April 1, 2023). 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: Ponoka Home Care
• Primary Location: Ponoka Community Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.84
• Posting End Date: 10-APR-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 20-APR-2023
• Temporary End Date: 06-AUG-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
• 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:

Minimum 5 years of nursing experience. Demonstrated skills in problem solving, case management, interpersonal relationships, and organizational leadership. Excellent ability in the organization and delivery of care to Seniors Health clients. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to be flexible to time commitments and to meet the needs of clients in the Seniors Health program. Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in the community sector will be considered. Home Care, Seniors Health, Discharge Planning and Placement or related experience is preferred. Experience in a rural setting will be considered an asset. Knowledge of RAI assessment tools is considered an asset. Completion of the AHS Case Management Education is considered an asset. Excellent ability in case management and coordination 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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