Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your case management skills and do you have a flair for technology? Then this position with the Central Zone Continuing Care Access Centre virtual team may be the job for you! The successful candidate can work from any Alberta Health Services site in Central Zone and that space can be negotiated. Reporting to the Continuing Care Access Centre Manager, the Registered Nurse-Continuing Care Access Centre Intake Nurse will join an amazing team of nurses that focus on intake and screening. You will be the initial point of contact for clients who may require Home and Community Care services and/or Continuing Care Home services. You will be responsible for identifying client needs and directing clients to appropriate resources (internal and external). You will work in multiple computer programs while completing clients' initial phone assessments in real time. You will conduct the initial contact assessment and liaise with relevant stakeholders. You will be able to effectively prioritize referrals from multiple sources and work well independently.
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 will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

Transition Company:

Assisted Living Alberta

Classification:

Registered Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Seniors Health-Continuing Care Access Center

Primary Location:

Red Deer Johnstone Crossing Co

Location Details:

Eligible to work remotely within Alberta

Multi-Site:

At or Out of (UNA only)

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

29-SEP-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

20-OCT-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off:

Other

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) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience working as an RN/RPN preferably in Home and Community Care or a Continuing Care Home environment. Knowledge of home care, continuing care, and community resources. Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication. The successful candidate must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be highly self-motivated, adaptable, flexible and a team player. Have the ability to work in multiple computer programs while completing phone assessments and strong working knowledge of Connect Care, and Microsoft office products.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Inter-Rai Contact Assessments and case management training is preferred.