Registered Nurse - Chronic Disease Management Nurse
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Department: CDM Generalist
- Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 31-MAR-2019
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 10-APR-2019
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $36.86
- Maximum Salary: $48.37
- 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 and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Experience in facilitating chronic disease management education sessions, utilizing health change and motivational interviewing skills, and supporting clients in both group and individual appointment settings. Community engagement experiences is essential. Communications skills and ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of specific clients and to relay client information to physicians, who may be geographically removed, in a concise, accurate manner in order to facilitate the physician's treatment decisions.
Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor degree in nursing from an accredited institution; graduate from an accredited registered nursing program with related experience may be considered. Experience in cardiac risk reduction, diabetes education, weight management, and lifestyle/behavior change across the life span. Certified diabetes educator status. Critical thinking skills and ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities. Assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to client change in status.
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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