Registered Nurse - Case Manager

Your Opportunity:

Integrated Home Care uses a strengths-based Client Centered Case Management practice framework. Using a person-centered approach, you will develop a care plan supporting the client/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, 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 Care Manager and 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/families in their own residence or an alternate care setting, as determined by the assessment. Client care in a HC setting uses a collaborative team-based approach while working remotely in a community setting. There is an expectation to be a mobile worker and travel is required within the city of Calgary. You will be responsible to operate a laptop computer and mobile phone and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling) as a regular part of the job. lifting of approx. 30 lbs. in/out of a vehicle on a regular basis and carrying this weight up and down stairs throughout the day is common with this job. Learning resources and training are provided to safely perform work. The successful incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Personal and professional accountability. Systems and creative thinking, communicating and building relationships. Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills. Intermediate 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 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.

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:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Experience working with acute clients and/or long term clients with a focus on chronic disease management. Recent experience in a community-based setting, Home Care experience preferred. Experience in providing case management services. Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification in Gerontology. Experience in Home Parenteral Therapy (HPT), wound, skin and ostomy care, palliative support and client. Must have 1-2 years recent Home Care or Community experience.