
Website Alberta Health Services
Job 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.
Job Requirements:
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Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
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Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
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Minimum 3 years of experience required within the last 5 years in Public Health Nursing.
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Effective communication skills required – oral and written. Demonstrated capacity for building partnerships with community stakeholders.
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Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
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Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams, health promotion and community development.
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Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed environment.
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Experience working independently in a rural Public Health office within the last 2 years.
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Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills/experience/knowledge relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered. Epidemiology and immunology courses.
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Recent experience in maternal/child, labour/delivery, NICU and/or pediatrics. Breastfeeding certification.
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Prenatal Education experience or certification.
Job Details:
Company: Alberta Health Services
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Job Location: Lethbridge, AB, CA
Application Deadline: N/A
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