Registered Nurse
Apply NowCompany: Aspen RxHealth
Location: Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3C2
Description:
Your Opportunity:
This Registered Nurse (RN) position in Home Care collaborates together with multi-disciplinary teams throughout the health care system.
Description:
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)
Additional Required Qualifications:
12 months or more of Home Care Case Management experience within the last 2 years.Knowledge of and skills in applying Home Care Nursing Practice Standards.Knowledge of Continuing Care Health Service Standards.Negotiating skills with clients, caregivers and families.Family assessment skills.Effective oral and written communication.Working independently and as member of a team.Working with people in a health care environment with professionalism and respect.Positive approach and good listening skills in dealing with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity.Understanding of principles of Palliative Care.Knowledge of Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) Program.Ability to perform all assigned tasks and direct clinical care including but not limited to:Constant adjustment of position (sit/stand) throughout the shift.Physical exertion including bending/walking/sitting or standing for long periods of time.Keyboarding/mousing documentations for prolonged periods of time.Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation.Ability to be on call as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred: however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in the community sector will be considered.Recent geriatric clinical experience.
This Registered Nurse (RN) position in Home Care collaborates together with multi-disciplinary teams throughout the health care system.
Description:
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.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Home Care Team South
- Primary Location: Medicine Hat Home Care
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 21-APR-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 05-MAY-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 57
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $39.21
- Maximum Salary: $51.46
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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)
Additional Required Qualifications:
12 months or more of Home Care Case Management experience within the last 2 years.Knowledge of and skills in applying Home Care Nursing Practice Standards.Knowledge of Continuing Care Health Service Standards.Negotiating skills with clients, caregivers and families.Family assessment skills.Effective oral and written communication.Working independently and as member of a team.Working with people in a health care environment with professionalism and respect.Positive approach and good listening skills in dealing with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity.Understanding of principles of Palliative Care.Knowledge of Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) Program.Ability to perform all assigned tasks and direct clinical care including but not limited to:Constant adjustment of position (sit/stand) throughout the shift.Physical exertion including bending/walking/sitting or standing for long periods of time.Keyboarding/mousing documentations for prolonged periods of time.Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation.Ability to be on call as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred: however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in the community sector will be considered.Recent geriatric clinical experience.