Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity :

The Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Nurse, in the Diabetes Specialty clinic utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide care to clients across the life span in the area of diabetes education and management. The CDM Nurse ensures the development, implementation and ongoing administration of the client care plans. The CDM Nurse assesses, coordinates, supervises, administers and evaluates the provision of health services and healthcare resources. The CDM Nurse accepts responsibility for continuing competencies through ongoing professional development, including participation in education programs, research and continuous quality activities. The CDM Nurse demonstrates the ability to accurately and effectively assess client status and to take appropriate intervention measures that have significant impact on the client's medical condition, safety, as well as ultimate recovery. The CDM Nurse may provide education and support in the areas of diabetes, weight management, cardiac risk reduction, secondary stroke prevention, and lifestyle management. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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 will be paid $ - $ per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article or (ii) as applicable.

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. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment :

CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4) : NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification :

Additional Required Qualifications :

Basic life Support (CPR) Targeted responder. Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Alberta Health Services requires that the health services provider be registered as a regulated member by their applicable College and that the health services provider provide proof of their registration. Certified Diabetes Educator certification required.

Preferred Qualifications :

As required.