Registered Nurse - Home Care
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- Nursing - Nurses/Psych Nurses
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- ALB00549647 Requisition #
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- 4 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Elk Point, the right place to be, is located on Treaty 6 lands and those of the Metis. The Town of Elk Point is a patch of prairie heaven at the edge of Alberta’s Lake Country and is surrounded by breath-taking scenery. A true nature-lover’s paradise, the area is known for the trails, lakes, wildlife and outdoor hobbies. Alberta’s Iron Horse Trail is among the popular trails and provincial historic sites like the Fort George-Buckingham House. Elk Point may be a small town, but it is an active community and can boast Alberta’s best bakery, golf courses, sport groups, and an active Farmers’ Market. You can enjoy a quality of life in this family-friendly community as you grow your career and provide exceptional care to your neighbours.
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 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.
- Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Home Care
- Primary Location: Elk Point Community Health
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.74
- Posting End Date: 09-APR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 19-APR-2026
- Temporary End Date: 10-MAY-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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 Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.
Additional Required Qualifications:Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills. Strong ability to work in a collaborative team demonstrating adaptability and flexibility from day to day. Proven critical thinking, decision-making and assessment skills. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks which may involve physical exertion not limited to climbing stairs, walking outside, lifting, pulling-pushing, stooping and carrying which may involve visits to client homes that are not ideal. Demonstrated ability to work independently in a team environment. 2-5 years of RN experience in a long-term care/home care/acute care setting in the last 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in providing case management preferred. Experience in Home Parenteral Therapy (HPT); wound, skin and ostomy care; client teaching; palliative support an asset. Service Authorization, RAI-HC and McMaster Case Management an asset. For internal candidates, completion of Required Organizational Learning and up to date CCHSS education.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.
