Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Alberta; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Public Health Nurse to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive nursing services focused on child health and community well-being. Your expertise will be essential in delivering family-centered care, conducting health assessments, and advocating for diverse populations. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with multidisciplinary teams and community stakeholders while promoting health and wellness across urban and rural settings. If you are passionate about making a difference in public health and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Recent public health nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services to patients and families in various health settings.
• Support integrated and holistic approaches to patient care.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BN)

Tools

EMR (ex. Meditech, connect care)

Basic Computer Applications

Job description

The PHN’s practice in this position will focus primarily as a PHN in Child Health Clinic and influenza at or out of Strathcona Public Health Centre. The Public Health Nurse (PHN) is a key position working in partnership within a multidisciplinary team. The PHN partners with community stakeholders to provide integrated, strength-based, family-centered care in various settings. Nursing services include provision of universal Public Health services including antenatal care; routine postnatal care; health assessment, counseling, screening, immunization; follow up; and referral, linkage, advocacy, consultation, and teaching as they relate to preschool school-aged children, families, adults, and seniors. The PHN is required to pack, lift, move, and transport heavy and/or awkward supplies to various work sites. Service delivery may require walking several blocks and climbing several flights of stairs, awkward and repetitive movements, sitting, standing, and/or bending for long periods of time. This position requires travel within urban and rural communities during work hours. This position requires the successful candidate to follow appropriate hand hygiene techniques including the regular use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer and antibacterial soap.

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.

Classification:

Registered Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Public Health

Primary Location:

Strathcona County Health Ctr

Multi-Site:

At or Out of (UNA only)

FTE:

0.81

Posting End Date:

04-JUL-2023

Date Available:

01-SEP-2023

Temporary End Date:

31-JUL-2024

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

46

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$39.21

Maximum Salary:

$51.46

Vehicle Requirement:

Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

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:

Recent experience (within the past two years) in public health nursing or other recent nursing experience in maternal/postpartum and newborn assessment and care, NICU, Pediatrics, Labour and Delivery or Occupational Health and Safety with immunization experience. Ability to be self-directed and to exercise independent nursing judgment. Strong interpersonal skills. Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle. Experience in interdisciplinary teamwork. 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, Internet access, and data entry.

Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Community Health Nursing. Recent experience (within the past 2 years) immunizing babies, preschool, school-aged children &/or adults. Experience working with teens, diverse cultures, & marginalized populations & knowledge, understanding & demonstrated use of the social determinants of health and health promotion. Experience working with an EMR (ex. Meditech, connect care).

About the company

Alberta Health Services is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta.