Registered Nurse - Continuing Care

Alberta Health Services; Devon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Devon is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional support services in clients' homes. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring quality patient care, assessment, and resource coordination. Applicants must have an accredited nursing education and be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta. Competitive wages will be offered, reflecting the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services while ensuring patient safety and well-being.
• Assess needs and deliver appropriate therapeutic nursing services.
• Participate in case management and client care.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Active registration with CRNA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Outlook

Job description

Your Opportunity

Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information Assisted Living Alberta. Edmonton Zone Continuing Care provides services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Palliative Care. We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Home Living team to provide professional support services in the homes of clients of all ages and stages of life. As a self-directed team member with Continuing Care in the Edmonton zone, the Registered Nurse works collaboratively with the health care team and has responsibilities, including assessment of needs, delivering appropriate therapeutic nursing services within professional practice standards, coordinating resources, establishing goals for client delivery, and evaluating outcomes. In addition, this position provides case management as well as direct client care that meets established clinical standards, and is evidence based and client centered. In collaboration with family and other partners, the Registered Nurse acts as a consultant on the team providing clinical expertise and direction to other team members regarding client cases, developing a care plan, based on those unmet needs, using the appropriate internal and external resources. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse is responsible for participating in staff development and mentoring student clinical experiences. This position is based out of the Devon Home Care office but will provide support to the Suburban/Rural East team, which includes travel to other home care network offices, as required.

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. 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. Provisional Permit holders will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, 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.

Responsibilities

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Home Living
• Primary Location: Devon General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 22-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Qualifications

• 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.
• If you have not practiced as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4) and NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification.
• Two years of recent nursing experience (obtained within the last 5 years) or completion of a refresher program within 2 years.
• Self-directed and the ability to work independently and use sound professional judgement.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage many details in a timely manner.
• Strong communication and assessment skills to work cooperatively with the healthcare team, clients, and families in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Visio, Outlook, Internet) and, if required, a hands-on assessment at interview.
• Ability to lift and carry medical bags (approximately 25-30 lbs) and work in clients\' homes in various settings and weather conditions.

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; relevant community nursing experience will be considered.
• Palliative care experience.
• Continuing Care and/or geriatric experience.
• Experience with Connect Care and the RAI Home Care assessment tool.
• 2 years current Case Management Experience in Continuing Care.

Note: This position includes travel to other home care network offices as required.