Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Registered Nurses (RNs) working within the Healthy Beginnings Team are responsible for the provision Public Health services, in clinic and outreach settings, including antenatal/prenatal care; routine postnatal care; lactation support and group facilitation; routine immunizations and maternal/child assessments within the standardized provincial Well Child Clinic program. Utilizing a patient and family centred approach, RNs in the Healthy Beginnings Team will complete assessments; counselling; screening; follow up; referrals; client advocacy; fostering appropriate use of the health care system; facilitating cooperation and coordination amongst the many health and social service agencies; collection and recording of client-based data, involvement in nursing or other health research, quality improvement and safety and risk management. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to be self-directed, exercise independent decision-making, nursing judgment, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills. This position will be part of Primary Care Alberta effective November 18, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Primary Care Alberta.
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:

Primary Care Alberta

Classification:

Registered Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Red Deer Johnstone Crossing Public Health - Healthy Beginnings Team

Primary Location:

Red Deer Johnstone Crossing Co

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At or Out of (UNA only)

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

17-NOV-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

01-DEC-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

57

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$43.26

Maximum Salary:

$59.21

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) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered 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:

Lift/carry/pull supplies up to a minimum of 30 lbs. Ability to raise arms to shoulder height, in a repetitive movement for immunization. Ability to bend, twist, kneel and respond safely and quickly to a variety of emergency situations. Ability to walk long distances and climb stairs, while carrying supplies. Independently perform the skills of a certified, BLS provider. Sit, stand for a minimum of 30 minutes. Work within outreach sites that have no consistent ergonomic setup. Effective and efficient time management with the ability to multitask. Must be an active team member. Communicate effectively with diverse clients from various cultures, languages, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Proficient computer and keyboarding skills. Demonstrate culturally competent care. Conduct contemporaneous electronic documentation at the point of care. Self-directed and able to adapt to changing and unpredictable workloads/environment. Must be able to exercise critical thinking and independent nursing judgement in fast paced and stressful environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 1 years of full-time experience working as a Registered Nurse in Public Health with providing provincially funded immunizations based on routine/non-routine schedules as outlined in the Immunization Provincial Standards Manual within the last 3 years.