Registered Nurse - System Continuing Care

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Edmonton is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Home Living team. The role involves assessing client needs, delivering nursing services, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to support clients in their homes. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on client-centered care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program and active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Recent nursing experience or completion of a refresher program required.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and deliver therapeutic nursing services within professional standards.
• Develop care plans and collaborate with healthcare teams and families.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Self-directed Work Ability

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Your Opportunity:

AHS is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information, visit Alberta Health Services. 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 within Continuing Care in the Edmonton zone, the Registered Nurse collaborates with the healthcare team and is responsible for assessment of needs, delivering therapeutic nursing services within professional standards, coordinating resources, establishing client goals, and evaluating outcomes. This role involves case management and direct client care that adheres to clinical standards, evidence-based practices, and client-centered approaches. The RN acts as a clinical expert and team consultant, develops care plans based on unmet needs, and collaborates with family and partners. Additionally, the RN participates in staff development, mentoring students, and facilitates complex discharges from Acute Care to Home, working with Transition Coordinators and multidisciplinary teams to support client flow to Home Living options.

Position Details:

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Home Living
• Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-MAY-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Salary Range: $43.26 - $59.21 per hour
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Qualifications:

Required: Completion of an accredited nursing program, active or eligible registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, current BCLS-HCP certification, and recent nursing experience (within last 5 years) or completion of a refresher program. Additional courses may be required if not practicing in the last five years.

Additional: Self-directed, independent work ability, excellent organizational, communication, and assessment skills, computer proficiency, physical capability for nursing tasks and working in various environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; palliative care, geriatric, or Continuing Care experience, familiarity with Connect Care and RAI tools, and case management experience are advantageous.