Registered Nurse - Home Care

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 $35.87/hour - $43.82/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. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

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)

Application of Comprehensive assessment, case management, and intervention techniques. Promoting Current trends, issues and practices in community care. Partnering with Community resources. Implementation of Current best practices in case management processes. Understanding and application of Quality Improvement theory and methodologies. Conflict resolution and crisis intervention. Leadership. Time management and organization. Negotiating skills with clients, caregivers and families. Family assessment skills. Effective oral and written communication. Working independently and as a member of a team. Working In a fast paced, ever changing environment. Working with people in health care environment with professionalism and respect. Positive approach and good listening skills in dealing with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity. Knowledge of Guidelines for Assignment of Health Care Procedures by Health Care Aides. Ability to perform all assigned tasks and direct clinical care including but not limited to: Constant adjustment of position (sit/stand) throughout the shift. Physical exertion including bending/walking/sitting/ or standing for long periods of time. Keyboarding/mousing documentation for prolonged periods of time. Ability to be on call as required. Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation.

Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered. Preference given to candidates with Recent Community Care Case Management experience (Within last 1-3 Years). Recent clinical experience in psychiatric and geriatric nursing preferred. Knowledge of and skills in applying Home Care Nursing Practice Standards. Understanding of principles of Palliative Care preferred.