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The Registered Nurse will provide direct nursing care, assessments, and case coordination for clients in their homes or alternate care settings. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and modify care plans based on client needs and strengths.
Requirements
Candidates must have an accredited nursing education, active CRNA registration, and BCLS-HCP certification. A minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, including 3 years in Home & Community Care, is required along with a valid driver's license and vehicle.
Education
- professional certificate
- bachelor degree
Working hours
39 hours per week
Skills
- Nursing assessments
- Case coordination
- Client-centered care
- Chronic disease management
- Wound care
- Ostomy care
- Home parenteral therapy
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer skills
- Leadership
- Health promotion
- Palliative care
- Mental health support
Benefits
- Rural Capacity Investment Fund
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Home & Community Care
- Case Management
- CRNA
- BCLS-HCP
- Nursing Assessment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Home Parenteral Therapy
- Wound Care
- Ostomy Care
- Palliative Care
- Mental Health
- Addictions Support
- Rural Health
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Health Promotion
- Stewardship
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Safety
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
This exciting opportunity as Registered Nurse, Designated Float covers planned and unplanned staff absences. Home & Community Care uses a strength–based Client Centered Case Management practice framework. Using a person-centered approach, you will develop a care plan supporting the client/family to identify needs, focus on strengths, set achievable personal health and self-care goals and provide direct nursing care. In collaboration with the client/family and interdisciplinary team you will ensure services are provided and modified on an ongoing basis, based on client’s response to interventions, incorporating stewardship into service authorization. You will report to the Home & Community Care Manager and will be responsible for coordinating and providing quality care to clients in the community. You will provide nursing assessments, case coordination and direct care in partnership with short term and long-term clients and their families in their own residence or an alternate care setting, as determined by the assessment. The successful incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: personal and professional accountability, systems thinking, creative thinking, communicating and building relationships, organizational and time management skills, interpersonal skills and intermediate level of computer skills. This role requires flexibility, adaptability and rural/remote travelling, possession of a valid drivers’ license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related purposes. You will be required to operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling) as a regular part of the job.
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: High River / Home & Community Care - Rural South Primary Location: High River Health Unit Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 19 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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:
The candidate must have at least 5 years of nursing experience with a minimum of 3 years of recent Home & Community Care nursing experience. Level 2 McMaster AHS Case Management education. A valid Driver’s License and a vehicle in good repair. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) from Heart and Stroke Foundation within the last 12 months. The ideal candidate will have: a bachelor’s degree in nursing; Experience working with acute clients and/or long-term clients with a focus on chronic disease management. Experience providing case management, client teaching and professional nursing interventions including but not limited to Home Parenteral Therapy (HPT), wound care, ostomy care. Experience supporting vulnerable clients those requiring palliative, mental health and/or addictions support.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent work experience in a community-based setting. Home & Community Care experience preferred. Please note that this position supports the communities 64km SE of the Calgary City Limits. This position supports teams comprised of Okotoks, High River, Nanton, Claresholm This position may qualify for Rural Capacity Investment Fund (Up to $15,000/year (rural) or $20,000/year (remote), 1- or 2-year agreement
