Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

Join a leading health services provider as a Registered Nurse. In this role, you'll deliver comprehensive nursing care while ensuring patient safety and well-being, utilizing critical thinking and a holistic approach. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and relevant nursing qualifications, along with the ability to manage diverse patient needs and collaborate effectively in a health care setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Home Care experience preferred.
• Excellent attendance record and reliability required.
• Physically able to perform all assigned tasks, including client home visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of nursing services to patients and families.
• Utilize nursing processes and advocate for patients' needs.
• Support a holistic approach to patient care.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Interpersonal

Communication

Time Management

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider

Tools

Meditech

Service Authorizations

RAI-HC

Netcare

AADLs

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit Holders shall be paid $39.58 /hour - $54.16/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Eckville Home Care Case Coordinator Primary Location: Eckville Community Health Cent Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 18-JUL-2025 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 28-JUL-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $43.26 Maximum Salary: $59.21 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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)

Additional Required Qualifications:

An excellent attendance record, reliability and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment references. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks and may involve physical exertion not limited to climbing stairs, walking outside, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and carrying which may involve visits to client homes that are not ideal.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years Home Care experience within the last 5 years of nursing preferred, although, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered. Current use of Meditech, Service Authorizations, RAI-HC, Netcare, and AADLs. Experience with HPT, wound care, client teaching, palliative support. Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management and ability to work in a collaborative team demonstrating adaptability and flexibility.