Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
The Diabetes RN provides expert nursing care, education, and consultative services to patients and families living with diabetes. Supporting patients both during clinic visits and through telephone/virtual interactions, the RN applies specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in diabetes education and management. This role plays a critical part in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care within an ambulatory setting, working as a key member of an interdisciplinary team. The Diabetes RN is responsible for assessing, triaging, and coordinating care for patients in the diabetes program, utilizing clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the nursing process. Acting as a liaison between the interdisciplinary care team and external providers, the RN ensures continuity of care and supports patient self-management and education. In addition to diabetes-specific responsibilities, the RN may provide education to non-diabetic endocrinology patients and hospitalized patients requiring diabetes support.
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 will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.
- Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: 3B Diabetes/Endocrinology
- Primary Location: Edmonton Clinic
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 20-JUL-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 04-AUG-2026
- Temporary End Date: 29-OCT-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 6
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, you must complete the following free courses: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4), available at https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules/ and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification, available at https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.
Additional Required Qualifications:Advanced expertise in diabetes education and management, including insulin and medication therapy (including insulin pumps), blood glucose monitoring (e.g., continuous glucose monitoring), and comprehensive diabetes care planning required. Minimum of 3 years of experience within the past 4 years in ambulatory care nursing required. Case management experience required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills required. Connect Care (including interpreting electronic lab results), Netcare and Microsoft Office, experience required. Must have strong documentation abilities, be able work independently and within an interdisciplinary team. Excellent organizational and prioritization skills required. Success in this dynamic environment requires clinical expertise, technological skill, and a strong commitment to continuing education and ongoing improvement as must be able to manage multiple different types of insulin pumps. Moderate physical activity required , including frequent overhead reaching, upward looking, and prolonged computer and keyboard use. Ability to assist patients with mobility challenges, including patient transfers, supporting bariatric clients, and tasks requiring bending, stooping, twisting, and walking long distances. Regular lifting and carrying of 10 to 15 kilograms are required. Also, must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification. Experience managing insulin pumps.
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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