Registered Nurse
at Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 04 Oct, 2024 | USD 35 Hourly | 29 Sep, 2024 | N/A | Good communication skills | No | No |
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Description:
Your Opportunity:
Under the direction of the Manager of the Calgary STI Clinic, the Registered Nurse (RN) functions in an expanded scope of practice. The RN will be expected to function in an independent nursing practice, conducting health assessments, screening, microscopy, diagnosis, and treatment of Sexually Transmitted and Blood Bourne Infections (STBBI). This nursing practice is directed by The Blue Book – Standards for the Evaluation and Management of STI Clinic Patients (AHS – latest edition) and under the direct supervision of the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) for Calgary. The RN will also be responsible in monitoring and interpretation of laboratory results of the STI clinic clients, client counseling and education in the prevention of STBBI, contact tracing and partner notification, and documentation in the client chart. In addition, the RN will be required to provide appropriate health care resources in collaboration with the client, establish and maintain relationships: community clinics, physicians and emergency/urgent care centers, and community agencies to promote understanding of the AHS STI program. Finally, the RN will participate with the STI program in education initiatives and the planning, integration, implementation, and evaluation of clinical practice and strategies to reduce STIs.
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.
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: STI Clinic
- Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
Responsibilities:
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: STI Clinic
- Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
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Calgary, AB, Canada