Registered Nurse, Type Continuing Care

Your Chance

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse who will work within a dynamic environment that is designed to meet the needs of individuals who present with a combination of dementia syndrome and complex behavioral issues.

The RN position will be based out of the Enhanced Care Unit, Type A Continuing Care Home; however, it may involve working on units at Mackenzie Place when required.

Reporting to the Care Manager, you will play a key role in clinical practice.

We embrace the philosophy of person and family centered care and recognize that each client and family member have unique values, personal history and an equal right to dignity, respect, and to participate fully in their environment.

Your success will come from creating partnerships and relationships with clients, families and coworkers that will lead to the best client outcomes and enhance quality of life.

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non‑pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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.

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.

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) and GenU Health Assessment Resources Certification .
• Depth and breadth of nursing knowledge and complex reasoning reflective of level of education.
• Strong communication skills utilizing a variety of modalities (verbal, written, active listening) and ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of specific residents.
• Assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in resident physical, emotional and psychological status.
• Effectively uses information and communication technology to improve inter‑professional person‑centered care.
• Complex reasoning skills reflective of level of education to make decisions in strenuous and changing environments by compiling information from multiple sources.
• Sound judgment.
• Displays an attitude that conveys respect and dignity of all persons.
• Independent and shared accountability in a just culture.
• Compassionate and caring attitude.
• Contributes to the quality improvement process by working with others to identify and implement areas for improvement and improved service delivery and resident outcomes.

Experience in dementia or complex behavioral care settings is a plus.