Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity:

Join our Wabasca Nursing team and unlock new and interesting opportunities in your career. Receive exceptional support and training while providing personalized care to diverse patients. Explore the rich tapestry of Indigenous culture, history, and health practices in this unique rural setting. The hamlets of Wabasca, Desmarais and surrounding area with the Bigstone Cree Nation are located approximately 4 hours north of Edmonton with a population of about 3,500. The area offers something for everyone - a great community to raise a family, a fun, active lifestyle with both indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities, and a community full of residents happy to lend a helping hand. If you’re looking for professional development and a career that fits your lifestyle, this is the ideal opportunity for you For more information about Wabasca, please copy and paste into your browser: []. For an informative video, please visit: []. 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. The position is also eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness program.

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 $ - $ ($ - $ effective April 1, 2023). 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 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.

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).

As required.

RAI training and experience is preferred. Experience in Home Care/Community Health/Transitional Care, Case Management Foot Care and Wound Care is considered an asset.