Registered Nurse

At AHS, we understand how important our people are to fulfilling our mission of providing a patient-focused, high quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our most important asset is our people; when you are at your best, we are at our best. That’s why we provide a variety of benefits to enhance the health and well-being of our employees and their families. It’s one more reason we believe life is better with AHS. If you are a Registered Nurse who likes small town living, and enjoys working with the elderly, then this position in the Crowsnest Pass might be for you! Crowsnest Pass Continuing Care is a 50-bed unit located in a rural setting where Registered Nurses work within an interdisciplinary team environment to provide client centered care. The RN/RPN will be required to provide leadership including direction, supervision, mentoring, constructive feedback and client care coordination to other professionals and unregulated staff. In this case management role, the RN/RPN must have the ability to use critical thinking skills to plan, assess, implement and evaluate client centered care. The Town of Blairmore is one of the largest communities in Crowsnest Pass, and acts as a hub for the surrounding communities of Bellevue, Frank and Coleman. Blairmore is located 135 kilometers southwest of Lethbridge and 225.5 kilometers southwest of Calgary. Residents of Crowsnest Pass enjoy the best of mountain living, with all essential modern amenities. There is an incredible variety of sports activities, including a eighteen-hole golf course, and a ski hill. Life in Blairmore can be as busy or relaxed as you want it to be.

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.

As Required.

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. Supportive Pathways. AHS Wound I and II courses. Case Management Experience. Rai 2.0 Certification. Gerontology Experience.