Registered Nurse - Case Manager

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Calgary is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver comprehensive patient and family centered care in the home and community. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using nursing processes, with leadership to support integrated care aligned with UNA and AHS values.

This mobile role requires travel across Calgary, a valid driver’s license, BCLS-HCP certification, and experience in home care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program; CRNA registration active or eligible; BCLS-HCP certification.
• Two years of nursing experience, with community/home care experience preferred.
• Must travel within Calgary, own vehicle and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessments and direct care in clients' homes or community settings.
• Coordinate case management with clients, families and interdisciplinary teams.
• Promote health and safety, educate and advocate for patients and families.

Skills

Nursing degree

CRNA registration

BCLS-HCP

Home care experience

Driver's license

Mobile device use

Manual handling

Travel within Calgary

Education

Nursing diploma

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

CNA Gerontology cert

Tools

Laptop

Mobile phone

Job 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, 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.Integrated Home Care uses a strengths–based Client Centered Case Management practice framework. Using a person-centered approach you will develop a care plan supporting the client/family to identify needs, focus on strengths, set achievable personal health and self-care goals and provide direct nursing care. In collaboration with the client/family and interdisciplinary team you will ensure services are provided and modified on an ongoing basis, based on client’s response to interventions, incorporating stewardship into service authorization. You will report to the Home Care Manager and will be responsible for coordinating and providing quality care to clients in the community. You will provide nursing assessments, case coordination and direct care in partnership with clients and their families in their own residence or an alternate care setting, as determined by the assessment. The successful incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Personal and professional accountability, Systems thinking, creative thinking, communicating and building relationships, Organizational and time management skills, Interpersonal skills, Intermediate level of computer skills.

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.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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Home & Community Care – Calgary - Seniors North
• Primary Location: Northwest Centre 1
• FTE: 1.00
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• 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) certification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited undergraduate nursing education program with at least 2 years of nursing experience.Recent experience in a community setting - 2 years Home Care experience preferred.BCLS-HCP from Heart and Stroke Foundation within the last 12 months.There is also an expectation to be a mobile worker. This role requires travel within the city of Calgary including caring for clients in their homes or in the community. Possession of a valid drivers’ license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related purposes is a requirement of this position.You will be responsible to operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling) as a regular part of the job. For example: lifting of approximately 30 pounds in and out of a vehicle on a regular basis and carrying this weight up and down stairs throughout the day is common within this job. Learning resources and training are provided to safely perform work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.Experience working with acute clients and/or long term clients.Experience in providing case management services.Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification in Gerontology.Experience in Home Parenteral Therapy (HPT), wound/skin and ostomy care, palliative support and client teaching.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend 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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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.

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Northwest Centre 1

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Northwest Centre 1