Registered Nurse

This position serves primarily the communities of Wainwright, Provost, Hardisty and surrounding areas. Office location may be negotiable. Mentorship provided. The Palliative Care Resource Nurse functions as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team in acute care, continuing care and home care settings to provide specialized assessment and intervention on a consultative and limited direct service basis. Responsible for working collaboratively with physician consultants, primary care physicians, and other health care professionals along the continuum of care to ensure the provision of quality palliative care services that follow evidence-based best practices. Working in designated communities, the PCRN plans, advocates and develops community capacity in palliative care through consultation with, and education of, all stakeholders. This position also participates in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 telephone consult coverage throughout Central Zone.

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)

Minimum of 5 years nursing experience, at least 2 of which must be recent Palliative Care experience. Commitment to continuing education in Palliative Care and to significantly expand knowledge and skills in short time required. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to lead a team and promote collaborations and partnership.

CNA certification in Hospice Palliative Care preferred. Demonstrate abilities in program planning, adult education and research activities. Experience in delivery of care in the community setting. Familiarity with communities and supports in assigned area would be an asset.