Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Brooks; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in a vibrant community is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team in providing exceptional care to residents. This role involves working within a supportive interdisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized care plans. The ideal candidate will thrive in a rural setting, utilizing strong critical thinking and communication skills to enhance the quality of life for clients. With opportunities for professional growth and the potential for student loan forgiveness, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of the elderly.

Benefits

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Flexible Shift Patterns

Casual/Relief Employment

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program is required.
• Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services ensuring patient safety and well-being.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Patient Advocacy

Education

Accredited Nursing Education Program

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Job description

Your Opportunity:

If you are a Registered Nurse who loves the rural lifestyle and working with the elderly, then this position might be just for you! Brooks Long Term Care is a 24-bed unit, with 15 long-term care beds and 9 transition beds, located in a rural setting. The Registered Nurse - Long Term Care works as a charge nurse within an interdisciplinary team to provide resident and family-centered care. As a member of the CoAct team, you will be responsible for assessing, designing, and implementing continuing care services for a caseload of clients. You will play a key role in resident care planning (interdisciplinary including resident and family) to help residents achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life. Using principles of patient and family-centered care, you will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and clients to develop individualized care plans and support clients in meeting their care goals. You will demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, the ability to prioritize competing demands, and exceptional communication skills to foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Brooks is one of the fastest-growing communities in Alberta, with a multicultural flavor unique among municipalities. Residents enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational activities including camping, boating, fishing, sailing, kayaking, water skiing, ice fishing, and skating in winter. The work location is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness, as outlined at Canada.ca. You may be eligible for the Rural Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program if you meet other eligibility requirements.

Description:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities, and populations, ensuring their safety and well-being. 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 support an integrated, holistic approach to patient care, health promotion, and maintenance, providing safe, quality, patient- and family-centered care aligned with AHS's shared vision and values.

Please Note: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $35.87/hour - $43.82/hour. Upon registration as a Registered Nurse, pay will be adjusted to the applicable rate according to AHS/UNA agreements. This posting may close early if a current employee from the unit expresses interest by the deadline. The position may be filled through promotion, transfer, or vacancy procedures. This posting may also be used to fill multiple vacancies arising from the administration of modified posting provisions.

Additional Details:

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Continuing Care
• Primary Location: Brooks Health Centre
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Start Date: 06-JUL-2025
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Salary Range: $39.21 - $51.46

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program
• Active or eligible registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)
• If not practiced as an RN within the last five years, completion of CRNA Medication Management and NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification courses is required

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) and Accommodation Standards
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year experience in Long Term Care or supportive living
• Supportive Pathway Training