Job Description

Your Opportunity:
If you love the idea of building relationships with clients and working with a dynamic, supportive team in a rural community, then this position might be just what you are looking for. As the Registered Nurse covering the community of Viking and surrounding area, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people in your community. As a Registered Nurse - Home Care (RN) reporting to the Home Care Manager, the role of the RN is based on Assisted Living Alberta strategic direction and the Continuing Case Management Competency Framework. Using a person-centered approach, the RN supports the client/family to identify needs, focus on strengths, and set/achieve goals across the continuum of services. The RN demonstrates stewardship in service allocation engaging community and client resources. Responsibilities include assessment of client needs, establishing goals for client care delivery, planning, delivering, and coordination of care needs, resources and services within professional practice standards and Home Care program guidelines, communication and coordination of client care with the interdisciplinary team, and evaluation of outcomes. The goal is to deliver holistic and comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals and families within the Home Care program for the community of Viking and surrounding areas. Excellent critical thinking, creativity, resourcefulness, time management, and organizational abilities are key assets to be successful in this role. This position is based out of Viking Home Care. Viking is located approximately 136 km southeast of Edmonton, Alberta. You can live rurally but also get the benefit of living within 1 hour and half from the capital city.
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 $39.58 /hour - $54.16/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.

Transition Company:

Assisted Living Alberta

Classification:

Registered Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Viking Home Care

Primary Location:

Viking 5224 50 Street

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At or Out of (UNA only)

FTE:

0.42

Posting End Date:

28-AUG-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

08-SEP-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

4

Shifts per cycle:

8

Shift Pattern:

Days, Weekends, On Call

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). 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:

A minimum of five years nursing experience including geriatric population support. A minimum of two years' experience within community nursing (home care, supportive living or facility living). Effective time management and prioritization skills. Conflict resolution and strong communication skills. Must be able to work independently and within a team environment. Ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to provide comprehensive assessments to individuals within their physical and social environments. Must be able to cope with high levels of stress, fluctuating priorities, and time sensitive deadlines. Must be able to tolerate long periods of sitting or standing as well as repetitive movements. Must be able to lift and carry 10-15kg regularly. Must be able to participate in hands on care of patients (i.e.: transfers, bariatric clients, bending, twisting, walking distances). Must provide references that can substantiate above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Applications, interRAI Tools, Connect Care and ePeople. Active Registered Nurses with up-to-date certification may get preference.