Nurse II - Assistant Head Nurse, Notifiable Disease and Outbreak

Join Our Notifiable Disease and Outbreak Response Team and be part of a dynamic diverse provincial team supporting the routine notifiable disease and seasonal respiratory outbreak response in Alberta. This is an opportunity to contribute to Albertans’ health and safety. You will work in a virtual team environment. No matter what your role, working with us is about making a meaningful difference. Under the direction of the Associate Managers, Notifiable Disease, Outbreak and Provincial Notifiable Disease Clinical Support and Emerging Issues and under the authority of the Medical Officer of Health, the Assistant Head Nurse - Notifiable Disease and Outbreak Team provides leadership and guidance to a province-wide team of multidisciplinary staff that conduct public health investigation and follow up for prevention, management and control of routine notifiable diseases and outbreaks of COVID-19 and seasonal respiratory pathogens in a variety of settings. As a key member of the in-scope leadership team, this position will apply expertise to assist at the zone and provincial level in developing, standardizing, and monitoring routine notifiable diseases and COVID-19 and respiratory outbreak response strategies, governance, service planning and delivery across Alberta. Be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising from the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

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.

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).

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years recent (within the past 5 years) experience at a 0.50 FTE or greater in the Alberta provincial Public/Community Health Nursing programs. 1-2 years recent (within the past 5 years) experience at a minimum 0.5 FTE in provincial Communicable Disease Control (CDC) in a formal leadership role (AHN or higher) within the routine notifiable disease (ND) or outbreak management (OB) teams OR 2 years recent (within the past 5 years) experience at a minimum 0.5 FTE in provincial CDC as an RN within the routine ND or OB role. Comprehensive knowledge of Alberta provincial immunization program, schedule, and standards. Proficient knowledge and skill regarding the prevention, investigation, and control of ND and OB management, including the principles, legislation and confidentiality involved in CDC. Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, analytical, decision making, teaching, mentoring, and critical thinking skills. Strong time management and prioritization skills. Ability to function effectively within a stressful, rapidly evolving environment with multiple, competing and time-sensitive demands. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with members of a multidisciplinary team. Proficiency using computer applications including PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, immunization, and CDC databases. Reliable internet access and ability to maintain a confidential workspace is required.

Demonstrated experience in investigation, management and reporting of notifiable disease incidents, blood and body fluid exposures and outbreaks. Comfortable learning use of new computer applications and systems and working across a variety of applications simultaneously. Leadership experience in a clinical nurse expert role related to communicable disease, outbreak management or infection control.