Registered Nurse - STI Partner Notification

Alberta Health Services; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Wetaskiwin is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver a variety of STI-related services. Responsibilities include health assessments, client education, and collaborating with healthcare resources. Candidates must have an accredited nursing education, active CRNA registration, and a minimum of three years public health experience. Competitive pay is offered ranging from $39.58 to $54.16 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Minimum of three years public health experience required.

Responsibilities

• Health assessment, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of STI/HIV.
• Client counseling and education in STI/HIV prevention.
• Investigating and following up on notifiable STI cases.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Public health experience

Contact Tracing/Partner Notification

Knowledge of population health

Experience with priority populations

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Associate Manager and the Provincial Notifiable Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Program, the Registered Nurse (RN) contributes to improving the overall health of the public by providing STI related services.

Responsibilities

• Health assessment, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of STI/HIV.
• Monitoring and interpretation of lab results.
• Client counseling and education in the prevention of STI/HIV.
• Fostering appropriate linkages to health care resources in collaboration with the client.
• Contact tracing/partner notification.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships to promote an understanding of the Provincial Notifiable STI program related to testing, treatment, public health reporting, partner follow‑up and drug replacement.
• Participating with the STI program and other PNN in education initiatives, the planning, integration, implementation and evaluation of clinical practice and strategies to reduce STI and HIV.
• Investigating and following up notifiable STI cases and contacts according to the Practice Support Documents and the Test and Treat Guidelines under the direction of the provincial STI Medical Consultant.
• Linking to physicians, outreach facilities, First Nations communities, correctional facilities and other stakeholders to promote testing and treatment for STI.
• Targeting areas or populations at increased risk for STI.

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. You will utilize nursing processes through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, and 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.

Please note: 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.

Classification & Details

Transition Company: Primary Care Alberta

Classification: Registered Nurse

Union: United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program: Provincial Sexually Transmitted Infections Program

Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Community Health Ct

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi‑Site: At or Out of (UNA only)

FTE: 0.86

Posting End Date: 10‑NOV‑2025

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 20‑NOV‑2025

Temporary End Date: 18‑JUL‑2027

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in Weeks: 12

Shifts per Cycle: 49

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $43.26

Maximum Salary: $59.21

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.
• If not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1‑4) https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules and NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.
• Minimum three (3) years within the past five (5) years of public health experience.
• Experience with Contact Tracing/Partner Notification.
• Experience with the management of Notifiable Diseases as per the Public Health Act.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated knowledge of population health.
• Experience working with priority populations.
• Experience with First Nations Inuit Health (FNIH), Indigenous and rural communities, outreach work and harm reduction.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years within the past five (5) years that include Public Health experience.
• Experience with Contact Tracing/Partner Notification.
• Experience managing Notifiable Diseases as per the Public Health Act.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of population health.
• Experience with priority populations.
• Experience with FNIH, Indigenous and rural communities, outreach work and harm reduction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum two (2) years within the past four (4) years of experience in an STI Clinic or Sexual Health.
• Experience in phlebotomy and collection of throat and rectal swabs.
• Experience documenting in CDOM/Connect Care and other electronic health records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.