Assistant Head Nurse - Palliative Community Consultant
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Assist Head Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Palliative & End of Life Care
- Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 18-NOV-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
- Date Available: 02-DEC-2024
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-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: $40.52
- Maximum Salary: $53.91
- 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). PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.
Additional Required Qualifications:Baccalaureate degree in nursing. 3 to 5 years palliative care experience. Strong to expert knowledge of symptom management and psychosocial support in the care of palliative care patients and families. The successful candidate will work independently in client’s homes and must be physically capable of performing nursing tasks, which could include transfer of clients, carrying supplies and/or medical bags weighing up to 25-30 pounds. This position requires a vehicle for business use. Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel is required.
Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred. CNA certification in palliative care, gerontology and or oncology an asset. Knowledge of delivery of care in the community, as well as education and research experience preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated initiative, leadership, problem solving and interpersonal skills including public speaking.
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 AHS.
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