Registered Nurse - Weekend Worker
- Classification: Reg Nurse Wknd Wrk (2022.75)
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Specialty Programs
- Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 03-JAN-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
- Date Available: 13-JAN-2025
- Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 45
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $39.21
- Maximum Salary: $51.46
- 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 of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum of 3-5 years of recent Continuing Care nursing experience. Must be able to work independently and within a team environment. Self-directed and the ability to work independently & use sound professional judgement. Excellent organizational skills to be able to prioritize and efficiently organize many details in a timely manner. Communication and assessment skills to work cooperatively & effectively with the healthcare team members, clients, & their families in a fast-paced environment, identifying needs via tele triage & resolving conflicts. Must be able to cope with high levels of stress, fluctuating priorities, and time sensitive deadlines. At the time of interview, you may be required to demonstrate your computer knowledge and proficiency by completing a hands-on assessment. You must demonstrate sufficient typing speed to meet workload demand and navigate through various computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook and Internet. Physically capable of performing nursing tasks which could include transfer of clients. The successful candidate will work independently in clients’ homes, which could include congregate settings, single family dwellings, condos and/or walk-up apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carry medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. Palliative care experience is an asset. Demonstrated leadership and/or management experience. Ability to identify & manage risk and to mitigate and diffuse those situations. Triage experience. Experience with Meditech and Connect Care. 2 years current Case Management Experience in Continuing Care. Experience with introducing new initiatives and working on change management.
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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