Registered Nurse

Job title: Registered Nurse

Job description: Your Opportunity:

Functions in an advanced clinical practice role within an interdisciplinary team of chronic disease specialists, in the assessment, management and education of patients and families affected by heart disease. Much of the Cardiac Rehab Nurses role it to assess, monitor and guide patient’s treatment plans as indicated in consultation with physicians and as indicated for orders. The clinician also acts as a resource clinician to health professionals in various settings across the health care continuum, to deliver education and facilitate knowledge translation for evidence guide heart disease care. Participates collaboratively as part of the Alberta Healthy Living Chronic Disease Management Program across the South Zone Team. As an advocate for primary and secondary prevention activities will work with a variety of AHS programs and community stakeholders in the prevention and screening of vascular risk and cardiac disease.

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 shall be paid $35.87/hour – $43.82/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Alberta Healthy Living Program – Cardiac Rehab
• Primary Location: Melcor Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.71
• Posting End Date: 29-JAN-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 12-FEB-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 13
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $39.21
• Maximum Salary: $51.46
• 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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management – Chapters 1 – 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0) Additional Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of CACPR guidelines and their applications. Understanding of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines. Proficient in their understanding of cardiac diagnostics, procedures and interventions. General knowledge of other chronic diseases under the AHLP portfolio. Understanding and applying evidence based practice in the area of vascular protection. Knowledge of the Social Determinants of Health and understand the implication of such in supporting patients with cardiovascular disease and other co-morbidities. Strong knowledge and understanding of the application of Behavior Change Approach and health coaching. Experience in providing expert advice and advocacy to other health care professionals within Primary Care, AHS community and post-secondary education institutions. Proficient computer and keyboarding skills required. (Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). Responsible for professional growth and skill development relevant to this specialized field of cardiovascular rehabilitation, vascular protection and primary/secondary prevention. Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 3-5 years recent cardiac nursing experience required, preferably working with cardiac patients in the education and management of cardiovascular disease and vascular protection. Experience within the area of Chronic Disease Management in the community setting preferred. Must be able to translate research and evidence into clinical practice.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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