Registered Nurse - Postpartum Community Services
About the role
Calgary Zone PCA, Calgary, South Calgary Health Centre
NEW
2 additional locations
Nursing - Nurse/Psych Nurse
PRI00001104
About an hour ago
Your Opportunity:
This position is a South Calgary HC Float position. As such, the RN may also be scheduled to work out of East Calgary HC and North Hill CHC. The Registered Nurse - Postpartum Community Services (RN PPCS) provides direct care to families and individuals, supporting them in accepting responsibility for their own health throughout the postpartum period. The PPCS RN provide services for health promotion, prevention, protection, health maintenance and restoration. It also includes health assessment and screening, follow up and/or referral. The PPCS RN works in an independent role, with minimal supervision, to provide family centered care in client’s homes, clinic and community settings as well as by telephone. The PPCS RN works collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary health care team and community partners across the zone to facilitate the delivery of efficient, effective and integrated services to the client. This position also has the responsibility to participate in the education and orientation of nursing staff and students and to maintain ongoing professional competence. In addition, you will demonstrate independent decision making, problem solving, critical thinking skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills; exceptional time management; patient centered care, advocacy and ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with the interdisciplinary team.
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 PCA. 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.
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Postpartum Community Services - South Calgary Health Centre, East Calgary Health Centre & North Hill Community Health Centre
- Primary Location: South Calgary Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multi Site - At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.44
- Posting End Date: 25-MAY-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 04-JUN-2026
- Temporary End Date: 27-JUL-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 25
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)
Additional Required Qualifications:
RN experience in the past five years providing care in a maternal newborn setting and/or experience working in Public Health Postpartum Community Services. Demonstrated experience performing maternal and newborn assessments. Experience with family/client teaching related to the postpartum period. Experience with Microsoft Office, Teams/Zoom, keyboarding skills, electronic documentation. Proficient computer & keyboarding skills & ability to conduct contemporaneous electronic documentation at the point of care required. Work within patient homes that have no consistent ergonomic setup. Ability to bend, twist, kneel and respond safely & quickly to a variety of emergency situations. Independently perform the skills of a certified BLS provider. Comfortable to drive-in all-weather conditions. Experience working with infants and mothers with complex medical needs. Confidence with assessing families for social risk factors. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language. Physically able to perform all duties in all practice settings (i.e. drive a car in all types of weather for long distances and lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, stand, squat, and sit for long periods). The role also requires use of personal protective equipment. Must be able to raise arms above head to appropriately don and doff PPE as well as lift equipment and supplies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. Current IBCLC. Experience with NMS and serum bilirubin collections. Experience providing teaching related to infant and maternal care during the 2-month postpartum period. Knowledge of community resources related to vulnerable populations, poverty, mental health, domestic violence, addictions, parenting and child development. Experience documenting in Connect Care.
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Registered Nurse - Postpartum Community Services
About the role
Calgary Zone PCA, Calgary, South Calgary Health Centre
NEW
2 additional locations
Nursing - Nurse/Psych Nurse
PRI00001104
About an hour ago
Your Opportunity:
This position is a South Calgary HC Float position. As such, the RN may also be scheduled to work out of East Calgary HC and North Hill CHC. The Registered Nurse - Postpartum Community Services (RN PPCS) provides direct care to families and individuals, supporting them in accepting responsibility for their own health throughout the postpartum period. The PPCS RN provide services for health promotion, prevention, protection, health maintenance and restoration. It also includes health assessment and screening, follow up and/or referral. The PPCS RN works in an independent role, with minimal supervision, to provide family centered care in client’s homes, clinic and community settings as well as by telephone. The PPCS RN works collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary health care team and community partners across the zone to facilitate the delivery of efficient, effective and integrated services to the client. This position also has the responsibility to participate in the education and orientation of nursing staff and students and to maintain ongoing professional competence. In addition, you will demonstrate independent decision making, problem solving, critical thinking skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills; exceptional time management; patient centered care, advocacy and ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with the interdisciplinary team.
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 PCA. 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.
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Postpartum Community Services - South Calgary Health Centre, East Calgary Health Centre & North Hill Community Health Centre
- Primary Location: South Calgary Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multi Site - At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.44
- Posting End Date: 25-MAY-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 04-JUN-2026
- Temporary End Date: 27-JUL-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 25
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)
Additional Required Qualifications:
RN experience in the past five years providing care in a maternal newborn setting and/or experience working in Public Health Postpartum Community Services. Demonstrated experience performing maternal and newborn assessments. Experience with family/client teaching related to the postpartum period. Experience with Microsoft Office, Teams/Zoom, keyboarding skills, electronic documentation. Proficient computer & keyboarding skills & ability to conduct contemporaneous electronic documentation at the point of care required. Work within patient homes that have no consistent ergonomic setup. Ability to bend, twist, kneel and respond safely & quickly to a variety of emergency situations. Independently perform the skills of a certified BLS provider. Comfortable to drive-in all-weather conditions. Experience working with infants and mothers with complex medical needs. Confidence with assessing families for social risk factors. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language. Physically able to perform all duties in all practice settings (i.e. drive a car in all types of weather for long distances and lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, stand, squat, and sit for long periods). The role also requires use of personal protective equipment. Must be able to raise arms above head to appropriately don and doff PPE as well as lift equipment and supplies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. Current IBCLC. Experience with NMS and serum bilirubin collections. Experience providing teaching related to infant and maternal care during the 2-month postpartum period. Knowledge of community resources related to vulnerable populations, poverty, mental health, domestic violence, addictions, parenting and child development. Experience documenting in Connect Care.
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About Primary Care Alberta
Primary Care Alberta is a made-in-Alberta solution to improve access to the primary care services Albertans rely on.
By delivering coordinated services, Primary Care Alberta enables healthcare providers to do what they do best - care for Albertans. We meet Albertans wherever they live, work, play and learn, promoting prevention, supporting lifelong health journeys, and serving as a vital entry point to a complex network of care.
Together, we are creating a future where compassionate, timely and effective healthcare is available to every Albertan at every stage of life.