Registered Nurse - Public Health Nurse
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Department: Healthy Young Families
- Primary Location: Westview Health Centre
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 18-DEC-2018
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 07-JAN-2019
- Temporary End Date: 06-JAN-2020
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 57
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- 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:The successful candidate will possess the ability to be self-directed and to exercise independent nursing judgement. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, experience working within a multidisciplinary team, experience working with teens, diverse cultures, and marginalized groups. Have knowledge, understanding, and demonstrated use of the determinants of health and health promotion. Strong written and oral communication skills, strong analytical, critical thinking, decision making and organizational skills. Working knowledge of computer applications including basic word processing, email, and internet access and data entry.
Preferred Qualifications:Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred, however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in the community sector will be considered. Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Community Health Nursing is an asset. International Board of Lactation Consultants Certification is an asset. Recent experience in public health nursing, particularly Health Beginnings and Well Child Clinic is preferred.
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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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
