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**AHS offers a competitive rate of pay and a Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually (non pensionable, paid hourly at basic rate). Rural and remote nurses may also qualify for a recruitment incentive of $15,000–$20,000 with a 1–2 year return of service agreement.
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for palliative care and supporting healthcare teams in best practice? The Palliative Care Resource Nurse (PCRN) role with the North Zone Specialty Programs – Palliative Care Team may be the right fit. As a PCRN, you will support clients in Continuing Care across the North Zone as part of a mobile/virtual interdisciplinary team. You will provide specialized palliative and end of life consultation using a client and family centered approach.
Responsibilities include in-person assessments, care planning, case reviews, and collaboration with local clinicians. You will work with Continuing Care, Home and Community Care, Acute Care, and community agencies to support coordinated care. Using information from direct care staff, clients & families, you will identify system and client barriers and offer leadership in system navigation. This position supports clients in Peace River, Alberta, with the work location negotiable within Area 2 or Valleyview. The role includes virtual work, in person consultations, and travel of up to two hours.
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. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) 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): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Minimum of five (5) years of recent RN clinical experience. Minimum of one (1) years’ experience, within in the last five (5) years, working with palliative care clients. Minimum of one (1) year experience, within the last five (5) years, working in Home & Community Care and/or a hospice setting. LEAP and/or palliative care training. Competent with MS Office Suite, TEAMs, ZOOM, and Tele-health. Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel. Able to work independently in different environments (weather conditions). Must be physically capable of carrying approx. 25-30lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in at least two (2) care sectors. Connect Care trained. CNA Certification in Palliative/ Hospice Care. Experience in program planning, interdisciplinary practice, and research activities. Completion of McMaster Case Management training- Level II. Previous experience with providing adult education.
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
