Registered Nurse - Chronic Disease Management

Primary Care Alberta; Town of Hinton; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Care Alberta seeks an Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Rehab program at the Hinton Healthcare Centre. The RN will deliver chronic disease management and cardiac rehabilitation services, using nursing processes and evidence-based care to support patient safety and recovery.

The role emphasizes leadership in holistic patient care, education, and lifestyle modification, including diabetes education and risk reduction across populations.

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).

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations.
• Play a leadership role in an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance.
• Lead and participate in chronic disease management education, including diabetes education, weight management and lifestyle changes.

Skills

Nursing skills

BCLS-HCP

Critical thinking

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Job description

Registered Nurse - Chronic Disease Management

The Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide care to clients across the life span in the area of chronic disease management. The CDM Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse ensures the development, implementation and ongoing administration of the client care plans. The CDM Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse assesses, coordinates, supervises, administers and evaluates the provision of health services and healthcare resources. The CDM Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse accepts responsibility for continuing competencies through ongoing professional development, including participation in education programs, research and continuous quality activities. The CDM Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse demonstrates the ability to accurately and effectively assess client status and to take appropriate intervention measures that have significant impact on the client's medical condition, safety, as well as ultimate recovery. The CDM Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse may provide education and support in the areas of diabetes, weight management, cardiac risk reduction, secondary stroke prevention, and lifestyle management.

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 PCA.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.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehab
• Primary Location: Hinton Healthcare Centre
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.53
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 05-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehab
• Primary Location: Hinton Healthcare Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.53
• Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Experience in cardiac risk reduction, diabetes education, weight management, and lifestyle/behavior change across the life span. Experience in cardiac rehabilitation. Experience in facilitating chronic disease management education sessions, utilizing health change and motivational interviewing skills, and supporting clients in both group and individual appointment settings. Community engagement experiences are essential. Alberta Health Services hires new graduate nurses with the required educational requirements as above. At least one-year relevant nursing experience desired.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to work independently pursuing objectives and adapting resources to meet projected timelines and goals using innovative and creative solutions in program development and management.Ability to organize and use resources effectively and efficiently to accomplish goals.Ability to create and achieve results by engaging and influencing individual, group or regional goals.

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