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Alberta Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse for Integrated Home Care in Lethbridge. You will assess clients, plan and coordinate care, provide direct nursing care, and evaluate outcomes within a holistic, patient- and family-centered approach.
You will work with an interdisciplinary team, educate clients and caregivers, advocate for services, and uphold the UNA/ALBERTA standards. Provisional permits paid at $40.76–$55.79/hr until full practice permit, then adjusted to applicable RN
As a Registered Nurse with Integrated Home Care, you will support clients to live safely and independently in their homes by providing high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. Using your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and nursing judgment, you will assess client needs, develop and coordinate care plans, provide direct nursing care, and evaluate outcomes.Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, you will educate and support clients and caregivers, advocate for necessary services, and promote health and well-being through a holistic approach to care. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, respond to evolving client needs, and contribute to a coordinated model of community-based care.Guided by Assisted Living Alberta's values of compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and safety, you will provide care that supports dignity, independence, and optimal health outcomes.
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.PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.
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) certification.
Additional Required Qualifications:Home Care Case Management experience within the last 2 years. Knowledge of and skills in applying Home Care Nursing Practice Standards. Knowledge of Continuing Care Health Service Standards. Case management experience. Family assessment skills. Effective oral and written communication. Working independently and as member of a team. Working with people in a health care environment with professionalism and respect. Positive approach and good listening skills in dealing with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity. Understanding of principles of Palliative Care. Knowledge of Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) Program. Ability to perform all assigned tasks and direct clinical care including but not limited to: Constant adjustment of position (sit/stand) throughout the shift. Physical exertion includes bending/walking/sitting or standing for long periods of time. Keyboarding/moussing documentations for prolonged periods of time. Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation.
Preferred Qualifications:Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred: however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in the community sector will be considered. Recent geriatric clinical experience.
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.
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.
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 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.
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