Registered Nurse
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Prenatal Classes & Programs
- Primary Location: Northgate Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 05-JUL-2024
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 29-JUL-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 12
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $39.21
- Maximum Salary: $51.46
- 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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)
Additional Required Qualifications:Ability to work in a loud, busy environment with groups of clients and support persons. Compliance with appropriate hand hygiene techniques, including regular use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer and antibacterial soap. Working knowledge of computer applications including basic word processing, email, and data entry required. Duties must be completed with a high level of independence but also interdependent within a larger team environment. Strong interpersonal skills; experience in interdisciplinary teamwork; strong written and oral communication skills. Active driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. Recent experience (within the past two years) in community health nursing, prenatal care, labour and delivery, postpartum care, and lactation support. Recent experience (within the past two years) using computer technology and applications including website navigation, office or business applications, health database use (ePeople, Netcare, Meditech, Connect Care or other), and MS Office. Recent experience (within the past two years) facilitating group sessions required. Ability to perform other nursing duties to support programs and services within Edmonton Zone Public Health as required. Must be able to perform within established program parameters. Other skills and experience relevant to Public Health may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing BScN) strongly preferred. Experience working with diverse cultures and vulnerable populations. Knowledge, understanding and demonstrated use of the social determinants of health and health promotion strategies. Maternal newborn and lactation support experience. Indigenous Cultural and Sensitivity training.
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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