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Registered Nurse

Verified
Calgary, AB
CA$43 - CA$59/hour
Mid Level
Contract

About the role

Your Opportunity:

In this role, you will work with a high degree of independence and in collaboration with the WHS Leadership Team to plan and implement programs to ensure the health protection of AHS People (employees, physicians, volunteers, and students). It involves extensive administrative responsibilities. The position will interpret client needs, assess requirements and identify solutions to nonstandard issues and requests, will counsel and educate clients on health and wellness in the workplace and provide input into policy and process development. The position works to ensure Alberta Health Services values, goals and principles are implemented and integrated in the delivery of services to client groups The position is also responsible for: Provide clinical support, advice, direction, and input into the needs of fellow staff and managers in relation to health promotion, safety and hygiene, and disease/injury prevention programs. Act as healthcare provider for AHS staff and representatives. Ensuring the highly sensitive confidential health information of fellow staff and AHS representatives. Assisting in the implementation of program and policy strategies to address workplace health and safety hazards. Promoting WHS programs and strategic priorities. Delivering programs and services including Occupational immunizations. Occupational health assessments/ monitoring Needle stick and blood/ body fluid exposure (BBFE) follow up. Communicable disease exposure (CDE) follow-up and investigation. WCB Case Management. Employee/Family Assistance Program awareness. Noise Management Program. Hazard assessment and control. Skin integrity/Hand Health investigations. Respiratory fit testing, Ergonomic review and other consultation/duties as required. Consulting with and referring to appropriate stakeholders and specialists (e.g. IPC, Public Health).

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.

Required Qualifications:

Additional Required Qualifications:

  • Active CRNA permit.
  • Occupational Health Nursing Post Diploma/Degree Certificate.
  • Audiometric Technician Training.
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Occupational Health Nursing.
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (CPR/BCLS-HCP).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Occupational Health Nursing in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity is preferred.
  • Preference may be given for health care experience and to candidates Certified in the Occupational Health Nursing Canada (COHN(C)) through the Canadian Nurses Association’s (CNA).
  • Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

About Alberta Health Services

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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.

Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.

Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.