Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Advance Practice Nursing Team - SHC
- Primary Location: South Health Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 20-JAN-2023
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 13-FEB-2023
- Temporary End Date: 13-FEB-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 19
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $44.16
- Maximum Salary: $59.25
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Masters of Nursing Degree. 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). PLEASE NOTE: 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.
Additional Required Qualifications:Additional Required Qualifications: Master’s Degree in nursing required. 5 years recent experience in older adult/geriatric care. Previous CNS or leadership experience. Recent experience with teaching and coaching. Possesses an understanding and vision for advancing practice nursing in older adult care. Recent experience participating in quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication and delegation skills required. Must understand and practice at full scope of practice competency within an interdisciplinary team environment. Demonstrated ability to lead in a continually changing health care environment. Demonstrated organization, initiative, flexibility and autonomy. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team. Recent acute care experience required. Able to demonstrate a clear pattern of continuous professional development in the areas of clinical geriatric care and leadership. Demonstrated ability to use evidence to inform practice and decision making. Advanced computer skills including use of MS office, Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) and Netcare.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent experience (3-5 years) as a CNS in older adult acute care. Experience with research. Recent experience leading quality improvement initiatives. Previous experience leading or participating in policy, procedure and/or pathway development. Experience with integrating evidence to help inform or develop clinical guidelines and protocols. Experience in Specialized Geriatrics programs. CNA certification in Gerontology.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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