Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Red Deer Chronic Kidney Disease Case Manager / Central Zone Modality Nurse (nurse to teach patients about treatment options available for end stage kidney disease). This position is in Red Deer. Successful candidate may be required to complete aspects of their orientation/training at Kaye Edmonton clinic depending on current knowledge and skill level. A member of the multidisciplinary team provides care to patients with stages 4 and 5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The CKD RN case manager is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. The RN uses nursing knowledge in addition to treatment guidelines to develop a patient care plan using a case management model. The RN reviews lab results, symptoms and other diagnostics to assess the patient's response to care and communicates results with the nephrologist. The RN provides education to patients including a nursing assessment of past health history, current health status, learning needs, self-care ability and values and beliefs around health care issues and treatment. The RN provides formal education for patients and families about Renal Replacement Therapy and Conservative Kidney Management. The RN also participates in program development and quality improvement initiatives.
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.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic - Alberta Kidney Care North
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 23-DEC-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-MAR-2025
• Temporary End Date: 28-AUG-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 7
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• 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:
Minimum of 3 years recent clinical nephrology nursing experience required. Previous experience in chronic disease management and nursing case management. Demonstrated ability in formal patient education. Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with high patient volumes. Demonstrated patient assessment skills on medically complex patients. Must be able to lift 40 pounds and assist with transfer of patients. Must be able to push bariatric patients in a wheelchair. Must be able to type on a keyboard for extended periods of the workday. Preferred Qualifications:
BScN. Previous experience in the CKD clinic. Previous experience providing modality education. Previous experience in AKC-North. Experience with Connect Care.
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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