Registered Nurse

We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Westview Continuing Care team. The RN demonstrates strong team player skills and has responsibilities, including assessment of needs, delivering appropriate therapeutic nursing services within professional practice standards, coordinating resources, establishing goals for client delivery, and evaluating outcomes. In addition, this position involves charge RN duties, case management of residents as well as the direct provision of client care that meets established clinical standards, and is evidence based and client centered. The RN acts as a consultant on the team providing clinical expertise and direction to other team members regarding residents.

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. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, 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.

Charge Nurse experience. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Communication and assessment skills to work cooperatively and effectively with the healthcare team members, residents, and their families in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal skills. Proven critical thinking and decision-making skills. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks.

Experience in Palliative Care. Experience in Connect Care. Two years current nursing practice with one year in a Continuing Care based setting. Experience with complex clients and residents including acute, chronic and end of life conditions.