Original job description
Your Opportunity:
This role requires travel; possession of a valid drivers’ license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related purposes as a requirement of this position. 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.
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 Care 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: 13-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 57 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:
3-5 years recent nursing experience with acute care focus. Ability to function well in a fast paced, challenging environment. Ability to work independently using innovative approaches to case manage a diverse client caseload. Demonstrated clinical assessment skills, ability to provide direct nursing interventions including HPTP, wound care, management of tubes lines, drains, medication management, mobility and transfers, interdisciplinary coordination. Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated critical thinking and decision making skills. Demonstrated ability to operate within an electronic health record. Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Knowledge of ethical principles and their application in the clinical/home setting. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks. Intermediate level of computer skills; excellent organizational and time management skills with strong interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
1-2 years experience in community based setting. Experience with mental health and/or addictions/harm reduction, palliative care, chronic disease management.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide nursing care and clinical interventions to patients and families in a home care setting, including assessment, wound care, medication management, and support with mobility and medical devices. Coordinate care across disciplines, educate and advocate for patients and families, and promote safe, holistic, patient-centered care.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, current BCLS-HCP certification, and 3–5 years of recent acute-care nursing experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong assessment, case management, communication, critical-thinking, electronic health record, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills, and be able to travel, drive, and perform the physical duties of the role.
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Direct Nursing Interventions
- Wound Care
- Medication Management
- Case Management
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Patient and Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Electronic Health Records
- Communication
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Ethical Practice
- Mobility and Transfers
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Home Care
- Acute Care
- Clinical Assessment
- Nursing Interventions
- Case Management
- Wound Care
- Tubes, Lines, and Drains
- Medication Management
- Mobility and Transfers
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Electronic Health Record
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- Patient-Centered Care
- Health Promotion
- Mental Health
- Addictions
- Harm Reduction
- Palliative Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Ethical Principles
- Driver's License
- Travel
