Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity:

If you love the idea of building relationships with clients and working with a dynamic, supportive team in a rural county, then this position might be just what you are looking for. As the Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people in your community.

Reporting to the Care Manager, the Case Manager is responsible for directing the care of clients under the Home Care program. Using your strong assessment, organizational, and leadership skills you will identify the needs of the client and facilitate with the interdisciplinary team the appropriate internal and external resources required. You will interact with the team and client/family to coordinate care planning and facilitate client and family teaching.

Through the development of the care plan, you will ensure services are provided and modified on an ongoing basis or as needed. The successful candidate will play a key role in timely and appropriate referrals to relevant resources and/or provide direct care as needed. Your experience in providing wound care and knowledge of the wound care principles and products, as well as palliative and home parenteral therapy will be essential to making you successful in this position.

You may be required to cover other assignments as workload dictates. Located in east central Alberta, the County offers beautiful big open spaces, salt of the earth resilient folks and the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community. The community offers a high quality of life through a mix of recreational, health and community-driven services. It is known for its rural charm, affordability, and a strong active volunteer network that fosters community engagement.

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.

PLEASE NOTE:

Provisional Permit holders will be paid $ to $ per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article or (ii), as 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) 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):
NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification:

Required to report to work within 60 minutes for on call duty. Valid Class 5 (non-GDL) driver’s license. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position:
This position requires frequent physical demands including walking, bending, lifting, and standing and driving for extended periods of time. Transferring patients of varying sizes and degrees of mobility. Transporting supplies and equipment. Driving in all weather conditions.