Job Description

Your Opportunity:

As a self-directed team member with Community Care in the Edmonton zone, the Registered Nurse demonstrates strong team player skills and has responsibilities, including; assessment of needs, delivering appropriate therapeutic nursing services within professional practice standards, coordinating resources, establishing goals for client delivery, and evaluating outcomes. In addition, this position involves case management of clients as well as the direct provision of client care that meets established clinical standards, and is evidence based and client centered. The Registered Nurse acts as a consultant on the team providing clinical expertise and direction to other team members regarding their cases. Provides case management through nursing assessment and interventions to clients. This position is integral to the Short Term Intervention Team (STIT), which provides triage and clinic support, as well as community visits that require specialized skills in cardiac, IV therapy and wound care. Please be advised that this unit/program/office is participating in the initial pilot of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions. Although this posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date indicated, the vacancy may be filled before that date if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit/program/office expresses an interest in the vacancy. Regular Employees who want to exercise their rights under the Trial of Modified Positing Provisions must do so by the deadline of 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date. In the event that no Regular Employees from this unit/program/office express an interest in the vacancy by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers & Vacancies.

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
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Home Living
• Primary Location: Mother Rosalie Health Services Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.81
• Posting End Date: 14-NOV-2022
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 24-NOV-2022
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 46
• Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends, 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:

Proven communication and assessment skills to work cooperatively and effectively with the healthcare team members, clients, and their families in a fast paced environment. Computer Proficiency and experience. Strong professional judgment, initiative, and effective time management skills are necessary. Ability to work in different environments within the community (single family homes, lodges, walk up apartments, etc.) performing nursing tasks as well as lift and carry professional bags/equipment weighing up to approximately 25-30 lbs. Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in the community sector will be considered. Five (5) years current nursing practice with at least one year in community based setting. Previous Community Care and/or Home Care experience preferred. Experience with Meditech and the RAI Home Care assessment tool is preferred.

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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