Registered Nurse

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse who has a passion for palliative care? Do you have an interest in ensuring healthcare professionals are educated and supported in palliative care best practice? Do you have experience in care coordination, advance care planning, assessment and consultation and you’re looking for the opportunity to expand on this experience? If you’re looking to make the difference in the lives of Albertans and have an impact on the healthcare they receive, the position of a Palliative Care Resource Nurse (PCRN) with our team could be for you. As a Palliative Care Resource Nurse, you will function as a member of an interdisciplinary consultation team in providing palliative consultations in acute care, continuing care, home and community care settings to provide specialized assessment and intervention on a consultative and limited direct service basis. You will be responsible for working collaboratively with health care professionals, physician consultants, primary care physicians, patients, and families along the continuum of care to ensure the provision of quality palliative care services that follow evidence-based best practices. This position supports patients in North Zone, with the position location based out of Peace River, Alberta. This position includes virtual work and face to face patient consultations. Travel is required in the North Zone. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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 past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Minimum of five (5) years of RN clinical experience. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with palliative care clients. Minimum of one (1) year experience in Home & Community Care and/or a hospice unit. Competent with MS Office Suite, TEAMs, ZOOM, and tele-health knowledge. Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel. Able to work independently in different environments (weather conditions) and must be physically capable of carrying approx. 25-30lbs.

Experience in at least two (2) care sectors. CNA Certification in Palliative/ Hospice Care. Case Management trained. Connect Care trained. Experience with education of adults. Experience in program planning, interdisciplinary practice, and research activities.