Registered Nurse - Chronic Kidney Disease
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Chronic Kidney Disease, Alberta Kidney Care North
- Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 24-FEB-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 06-MAR-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $39.21
- Maximum Salary: $51.46
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Minimum of 3 years current (within one year) clinical Nephrology experience required; includes experience in either General Nephrology, Chronic Kidney Disease clinic, Diabetic Nephropathy, Hemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis. Previous experience as a nurse case manager. Experience in the presentation of formal patient education. Demonstrated patient assessment skills. Must be able to type for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 40 pounds and assist with transfer of patients. Must be able to push patients in a bariatric wheelchair. Must be able to work independently with complex case management. Training for the CKD RN position will take place in Edmonton for a period of at least 4-6 weeks depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:BScN. Previous experience in the CKD clinic or DNPC. Previous experience in chronic disease management. Previous experience with the home dialysis programs. Experience with both Connect Care and the Nephrology Information System (NIS).
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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