Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Home Care uses a strengths–based Client Centered Case Management practice framework. You will develop a care plan that supports the client and 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 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 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.
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: Adults Team, Home and Community Care, Calgary Corridor Primary Location: South Calgary Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 14-DEC-2026 Temporary End Date: 14-JUN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 38 Shift Pattern: Days, 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 2-3 years nursing experience with 1-2 years recent community experience (Home Care Experience preferred). You will be required to operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, and pulling) as a regular part of the job. For example: lifting approximately 30 pounds in an out of a vehicle on a regular basis and carrying this weight up and downstairs throughout the day is common within this job. Intermediate level of computer skills; excellent organizational and time management skills with strong interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing. Case mgmt exp strongly preferred. InterRAI training, continuing care legislation, and decision making and capacity. Exp with an adult pop aged 18–64, chronic disease management, palliative care, mental health, addictions, trauma informed care, interdisciplinary coordination. Direct clinical care inc nursing interventions, med management, wounds, HPTP, ostomy, mobility, transfers, equipment, family assessment, independent community practice.
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Responsibilities
Assess clients, develop and update individualized care plans, coordinate services with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, and provide direct nursing care in community settings. Promote client safety, health, and self-care through nursing interventions, education, counseling, advocacy, and ongoing evaluation of care.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible registration and a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Candidates must have 2–3 years of nursing experience, including 1–2 recent years in community nursing; a nursing bachelor’s degree and case management experience are preferred.
Skills
- Nursing Assessment
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Direct Nursing Care
- Care Planning
- Client- and Family-Centered Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication Management
- Wound Care
- Palliative Care
- Mental Health and Addictions Care
- Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Skills
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Home Care
- Community Nursing
- Case Management
- Client-Centered Case Management
- Nursing Assessment
- Care Planning
- Case Coordination
- Direct Nursing Care
- Interdisciplinary Team
- BCLS-HCP
- CRNA Registration
- InterRAI
- Continuing Care Legislation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Palliative Care
- Mental Health
- Addictions
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Medication Management
- Wound Care
- Ostomy Care
- Mobility and Transfers
- Family Assessment
- Health Promotion
- Client Advocacy
- Decision-Making and Capacity
- Laptop Computer
- Mobile Phone
