Your Opportunity:
The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing support and leadership to the Indigenous Wellness Clinic under the guidance of the manager and team lead. Our multidisciplinary team provides a culturally informed and safe environment for patients and their families to receive low barrier care and work towards their best possible health. Registered Nurses are responsible for direct patient care including assessments, telephone triage and ensuring Accreditation Canada required organizational practices are met. They work with patients to assess learning needs then develop and implement culturally informed, holistic (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual) care plans within a multidisciplinary team with the expectation of self-management; and evaluate whether patient learning needs were met and modify plans as needed. Other responsibilities include supporting evidence-based care for chronic disease management, health promotion, screening and other primary health care related issues; collecting, documenting, reporting and monitoring changes in health status using critical judgment skills; and patient education by working one on one or in group settings with patients and/or families. Leads the Indigenous Diabetes Wellness Program and other specialties’ clinics. This position is part of Primary Care Alberta. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Primary Care Alberta.
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 $39.58 /hour - $54.16/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.

• Transition Company: Primary Care Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Indigenous Wellness Clinic
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)

• Transition Company: Primary Care Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Indigenous Wellness Clinic
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only