Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity:

Join the Home Care team based in the northern Alberta hamlet of Wabasca. As the largest hamlet in the MD of Opportunity, with a population of 3,300 split between MD residents and Bigstone Cree Nation members, Wabasca is a full-service community offering:
Hotels, Gas, RV and Tent Camping, Restaurants, Groceries, Emergency Services, Community Hall, Recreation Centre, Pool, Fitness Centre, 17,500 sq. ft. Gymnasium and Indoor Track, Arena, Library, Scenic Walking and Bike Paths, Horseback Riding, ATV and 4x4ing, Snowmobiling, Boat Launches, Lake and river activities such as swimming, kayaking, and tubing. Fishing (summer and winter). Wildlife viewing and birding. World-class golf at the Eagle Point Golf Course.

Numerous outdoor attractions, including:
Playgrounds, Ball Diamonds, Tennis Courts Basketball Courts, Spray Park, Skate Park, Outdoor Rinks.

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 will be paid $ - $ per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, 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:

As Required.

Experience in home care especially working in a rural community. Proficiency in computers, ability to work independently are important skills for this position.