Registered Nurse

As the Community Care Case Coordinator with Castor Community Care, you will act as a close liaison with family members, significant others, physicians and health care providers in acute, long-term and community care, while assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for clients using Nursing Diagnosis. Castor, a picturesque, lively community is located approximately 143 km east of the city of Red Deer. It was first developed to meet the needs of growing homesteaders and agriculture has continued to be an industry mainstay, along with a growing oil and gas industry. In the 1920’s, Castor residents began a tree-planting program which helped lead to the beautiful tree lined streets you see today. Castor provides a wide assortment of recreational activities including golfing, swimming, camping, skating, skiing and more.

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)

As required.

Two (2) years’ experience within the last five (5) years in Senior’s Health. Experience using Meditech, Care Manager and RAI. Familiarity with using a PC, Internet, and Microsoft Office applications is an asset.