Registered Nurse

Wetaskiwin Home Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Home Care team. Reporting to the Care Manager, Wetaskiwin Home Care in the role of Case Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and providing quality care to clients in the community. Using your strong assessment, organizational, and leadership skills you will identify the needs of the client and facilitate with the interdisciplinary team the appropriate internal and external resources required. You will interact with the team and client/family to coordinate care planning. Through the development of the care plan, you will ensure services are provided and modified on an ongoing basis or as needed. The successful candidate will play a key role in timely and appropriate referrals to stakeholders as relevant and/or provide direct care as needed. You may be required to cover other assignments as workload dictates and be on call. Wetaskiwin is considered by many as one of the most beautiful cities on the prairies, boasting an exceptional quality of life for both citizens and visitors, committed to the preservation and protection of natural park areas, a clean and healthy environment, and the safety of residents. Recreation and culture needs are given high priority. You can enjoy an outstanding 18-hole golf course with reasonable fees, curling rink, indoor and outdoor skating rinks, swimming pool, movie theatre and more. A wonderful community for you and your family to call home.

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.

Driver's Abstract to be completed by AHS with no GDL restrictions. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Actively integrates Patient and Family Centered Care principles into practice. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team. Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required.

Minimum one (1) years community nursing experience preferably in Community Nursing. Experience with Connect Care, Microsoft Office and general computer skills. Education in: InterRAI-HC, Case Management, Connect care training, Palliative care experience, Placement understandings, Service contracts. Demonstrates critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. Excellent time management and prioritization skills.