Registered Nurse - Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention Clinic

Registered Nurse Position - Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention Clinic - Edson Healthcare Centre: The RN in the Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention Clinic works with the multidisciplinary team to provide care for patients with diabetes, hypertension and kidney disease stages 1-3 for the purpose of prevention of diabetic nephropathy and reduction of cardiovascular risk. The RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. The RN provides care and education to the patient and family related to diabetes, hypertension, lipid management and kidney health. The RN uses nursing knowledge and treatment guidelines to develop and implement a treatment plan. The RN reviews laboratory results and other diagnostics to assess the patient’s response to care and communicates the results to the nephrologist or endocrinologist. The RN also participates in the development of clinic tools, education material and ongoing program development.

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.

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 last five (5) years, you must complete the following free courses: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4), available at https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules/ and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification, available at https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

BScN Required. Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in diabetes management or nephrology required. Previous experience in providing adult education. Previous experience in chronic disease management and nursing case management. 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.

Previous experience working in the Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention Clinic. Certification as a Diabetes Educator. Previous experience working in the Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic. Previous experience working in Alberta Kidney Care-North. Experience with Connect Care.