Registered Nurse - Home Care
Your Opportunity:
Home Care is an interesting, challenging and continually changing field with some of the most complex clients in health care. AHS has an exciting opportunity to challenge your skills as an RN Case Manager within the thriving community of Fort McMurray. The Home Care Registered Nurse Case Manager provides case management services and interventions to clients with a variety of healthcare needs within Fort McMurray and outlying areas, including case management services to Willow Square Continuing Care Center. Case Manager’s are responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of client centered care, in the setting most appropriate for the client. As a case manager, you will be central to the oversite and coordination of the healthcare needs of clients across the lifespan, including chronic disease management, assessment for assistance with ADL’s, wound assessments and treatments, assessments for placement in DLO facilities, supervision and assignment of care to Health Care Aides, as well as palliative and end of life care. AHS respects and supports client choices and collaborates with individuals, caregivers, professionals, and other community resources to optimize healthy living and connectedness within the community. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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 shall be paid $39.58 /hour - $54.16/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Home Care
- Primary Location: Willow Square Continuing Care
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 15-MAY-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 25-MAY-2025
- Temporary End Date: 03-MAR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 57
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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). 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 3-5 years’ recent nursing experience. Computer skills well developed in Connect Care, Microsoft office, Outlook. Expertise in wound care, wound vac, continence care and ostomy care. Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. Demonstrated ability to show initiative and work independently. Utilizes expert nursing knowledge, complex decision-making and critical thinking skills, collaborative approaches to care, evidence informed practice, and strong nursing competencies. Uses advanced knowledge, skills and judgment to improve client care and manage complex and challenging situations. Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills, compassionate and caring attitude, strong commitment to client safety and quality improvement initiatives, holistic and advanced assessment skills, adherence to the CNA professional Code of Ethics, Registered Nursing Competencies and an understanding of the Destination Home initiative for AHS are required. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
Preferred Qualifications:A master’s degree in nursing or a related field is preferred. 1-3 years of Case Management experience. Medicine/Surgery experience preferred.
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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