Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse - Home Care (RN) reporting to the Home Care Manager, the role of the RN is based on the Alberta Health Services (AHS) strategic direction and the Continuing Case Management Competency Framework. Using a person-centered approach, the RN supports the client/family to identify needs, focus on strengths, and set/achieve goals across the continuum of services. The RN demonstrates stewardship in service allocation engaging community and client resources. Responsibilities include assessment of client needs, establishing goals for client care delivery, planning, delivering, and coordination of care needs, resources and services within professional practice standards and Home Care program guidelines, communication and coordination of client care with the interdisciplinary team, and evaluation of outcomes. The goal is to deliver holistic and comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals and families within the Home Care program for the community of Tofield and surrounding areas. Excellent critical thinking, creativity, resourcefulness, time management, and organization abilities are key assets to be successful in this role.

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)

Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required. Basic computer skills. Good communication skills and the ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Must be able to work in an interdisciplinary team environment as well as to work independently to full scope of RN practice. Demonstrated ongoing responsibility for maintaining own continuing competence through professional development activities. Able to meet the physical demands of the position. At least 3 years recent acute care and/or Home Care experience.

Experience with RAI-MDS/inter-RAI HC assessment tool and computer charting. Experience with Connect Care.