Registered Nurse
- Stettler, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum of 5 years nursing experience, at least 2 of which must be recent Palliative Care experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The PCRN functions as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team in acute care, continuing care and home care settings to provide specialized assessment and intervention on a consultative and limited direct service basis. Responsible for working collaboratively with physician consultants, primary care physicians, and other health care professionals along the continuum of care to ensure the provision of quality palliative care services that follow evidence-based best practices. Working in designated communities, the PCRN plans, advocates and develops community capacity in palliative care through consultation with, and education of, all stakeholders. On call
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 $40.76 to $55.79 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 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: PEOLC Team Primary Location: Stettler Community Health/MH Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 19 Shift Pattern: Days, On Call Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years nursing experience, at least 2 of which must be recent Palliative Care experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Commitment to continuing education in Palliative Care. CNA certification in Hospice Palliative Care preferred. Abilities in program planning, education of adults, and research activities and experience in delivery of care in the community setting Familiarity with local communities and supports Interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to lead a team and promote collaboration and partnership.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide specialized palliative care assessment and intervention across acute, continuing, and home care settings, collaborating with physicians and other health professionals to support evidence-based care. Build community capacity through consultation and education, while delivering safe, holistic, patient- and family-centered nursing care and advocating for patients and families.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Applicants must have at least five years of nursing experience, including at least two recent years in palliative care; hospice palliative care certification and continuing education are preferred.
Skills
- Palliative Care
- Nursing Assessment
- Patient Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Education
- Counseling
- Patient Advocacy
- Program Planning
- Adult Education
- Research
- Community Care
- Team Leadership
- Interprofessional Collaboration
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Education
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Palliative Care
- Hospice Palliative Care
- Acute Care
- Continuing Care
- Home Care
- Community Health
- Multidisciplinary Health Care
- Specialized Assessment
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Nursing Process
- Patient Safety
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Health Promotion
- Care Coordination
- Consultation
- Stakeholder Education
- Program Planning
- Adult Education
- Research Activities
- Community Capacity Building
- CRNA Registration
- BCLS-HCP Certification
- Driver's License