Registered Nurse - Case Manager

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care in client homes. This role involves developing care plans, delivering nursing assessments, and coordinating services with clients and families. Candidates must have a nursing degree and ideally 1-2 years of Home Care experience, with critical thinking and organizational skills emphasized. Travel is required, alongside a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CRNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider certification.
• 1 - 2 years of recent Home Care experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans in collaboration with clients and their families.
• Provide nursing assessments and case coordination.
• Ensure quality care is provided based on client’s needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

Job Description

Integrated Home Care uses a strengths–based Client Centered Case Management practice framework. You will develop a care plan that supports the client and 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 and intermediate level of computer skills.

Role Overview

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.

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.

• 1 - 2 years of recent Home Care experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and decision making skills, demonstrated assessment skills, demonstrated ability to operate within an electronic health record, proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary team, ability to work independently, good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast paced challenging environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Experience working with acute clients and/or long term clients with a focus on chronic disease management. Experience with mental health and/or addiction/harm reduction. Experience providing case management services. Experience in Home Parenteral Therapy (HPTP), wound skin, ostomy care, palliative support and client teaching.

Working Conditions

This role requires travel; 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 required to operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling) as a regular part of the job.