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The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, design, and implementation of continuing care services for a caseload of clients. You will play a key role in resident care planning and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to support client goals.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited nursing education program and hold an active or eligible registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta. Required certifications include Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS-HCP), and familiarity with Continuing Care Health Service Standards is necessary.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Nursing Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Health Promotion
- Continuing Care
- Acute Care
- Patient and Family Centered Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Medication Management
- Health Assessment
Benefits
- Canada Student Loan forgiveness
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Acute Care
- Continuing Care
- Nursing Process
- BCLS-HCP
- ACLS
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention
- CRNA
- Long Term Care
- Supportive Living
- CTAS
- Patient Centered Care
- Health Promotion
- AHS
- United Nurses of Alberta
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The Bassano Health Centre is an acute and continuing care facility. Core programs at the Bassano Health Centre include 24-hour emergency, medicine, ambulatory care services, primary care clinic services, and community health. Bassano Health Centre has 4 acute care and 8 continuing care beds. As a member of the CoAct team, you will be responsible for the assessment, design, and implementation of continuing care services for a caseload of clients residing in this setting. The Registered Nurse will play a key role in resident care planning (interdisciplinary including resident and family) and allowing the resident to achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life. This environment is suitable for candidates who have a strong interest and skills in providing care to the elderly client. Using the principles of patient and family centered care, you will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and client to develop individualized care plans and support the client in meeting their care goals. Bassano is in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Trans-Canada Highway approximately 140 km east of Calgary and 160 km northwest of Medicine Hat. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements.
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 $39.58 - $54.16 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 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.
Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Nursing Primary Location: Bassano Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 02-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75, 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
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): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Familiarity with the Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) and Accommodation Standards. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certificate. Non-violent Crisis Intervention.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of one (1) year experience in Long Term Care or Supportive living experience preferred. The Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) Certificate.
