Registered Nurse – COVID Immunization Clinics Central Zone

Job title: Registered Nurse – COVID Immunization Clinics Central Zone

Company: Alberta Health Services

Job description: Your Opportunity:

Join our team of skilled frontline staff on the COVID-19 vaccination team. This Registered Nurse position is to support the Immunization Services and Rapid Response teams which includes the 2021/22 Zone Influenza Program and COVID immunization clinics and outreach sites. With over four million Albertans to vaccinate in the coming year, we need your help to ensure our population is protected against COVID-19. You can make a difference in the fight against COVID-19 by using your skills to help with crucial tasks such as vaccine administration and education. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to be self-directed, able to exercise independent decision making, nursing judgment, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. In addition, you will maintain professional relationships with the interdisciplinary team and community partners and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with diverse clients of various ages and socioeconomic statuses. From Two Hills to Drumheller, Lloydminster to Rocky Mountain House, and everywhere in between, welcome to the Alberta Health Services Central Zone. Rich in farmland and natural resources, Central Alberta has lots of opportunity to flourish in its diversified economy. With lovely small towns and cities it’s the perfect place to raise your family and become part of a close knit community. Take a horseback trail ride under the skilled guidance of a local ranch hand or take a paddle down one of our many rivers and lakes. Attend a summer festival or a winter carnival or spend hours in a sunflower maze or a u-pick garden, experiencing a wide range of multi-seasonal activities. Working in central Alberta offers the best of both worlds. It’s beautiful, peaceful and provides a great backdrop for a fulfilling career. There are 4 positions available.

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.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Department: COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery CZ
• Primary Location: Rocky Mountain House HC
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.63
• Posting End Date: 05-JUL-2021
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 15-APR-2021
• Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2021
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $36.86
• Maximum Salary: $48.37
• 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 and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Additional Required Qualifications:

Able to lift and carry necessary immunization supplies and equipment, repetitive arm motions and sitting and bending for long periods. Ability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends. Working knowledge of computer applications including basic word processing, email, Internet access and data entry required. Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience with Community Immunization.

Please note:

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

Important:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is committed to ensuring the safety of staff and patients and requires all NEW employees to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (CRC) and/or Vulnerable Sector Search(VSS) prior to the start of their employment. The CRC/VSS must be specific to the role at AHS and must be dated no more than 90 days prior to the date on your written offer from AHS.

Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff and physicians who promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Expected salary:

Location: Rocky Mountain House, AB

Job date: Mon, 07 Jun 2021 03:04:26 GMT