Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care Team
- Classification: Nurse Practitioner
- Union: Exempt
- Department: Palliative Home Nursing
- Primary Location: Lac La Biche Comm/Mental Hlth
- Negotiable Location: Within North Zone
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 28-JAN-2020
- Date Available: 07-FEB-2020
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 57
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $48.27
- Maximum Salary: $62.91
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program at a minimum of a Master of Nursing level or equivalent. Active or eligible for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta with a practice permit indicating appropriate stream of practice. Experience within Continuing Care streams of Home Care, Designated Supportive Living, and/or Long Term Care Willingness to complete additional education and/or certifications specific to role.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Minimum of three (3) years’ experience. Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel
Preferred Qualifications:
3 years clinical experience as a NP, with 1 year in Continuing Care. Experience in 2 or more care sectors. Experience in Palliative Care in a specialist or generalist role. CNA certification in Hospice Palliative Care, Gerontology or Oncology. Experience in working in a virtual environment. Teaching experience with staff or students. Program development experience. Demonstrated pattern of maintaining own continuing professional and practice competencies through professional development.
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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