Registered Nurse

Nurse Case Manager in the Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic. A member of the multidisciplinary team the RN (nurse case manager) provides care to patients with stages 4 and 5 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The nurse case manager is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. The RN uses nursing knowledge in addition to treatment guidelines to develop a patient care plan using a case management model. The RN reviews lab results, symptoms and other diagnostics to assess the patient’s response to care and communicates the results with the nephrologist. The RN provides education to patients including a developing a learning assessment based on past health history, current health status, learning needs, self-care ability and values and beliefs around health care issues and treatment. The RN provides formal education for patients and families about Renal Replacement Therapy and Conservative Kidney Management. The RN also participates in program development and quality improvement initiatives.

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 $35.87/hour - $43.82/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. 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). 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)

Current CRNA registration and Basic Cardiac Life Support-Health Care Provider. Minimum of 3 years current (within one year) clinical nephrology nursing experience required. Experience includes Chronic Kidney Disease clinic, Diabetic Nephropathy Prevention Clinic, Peritoneal Dialysis, Home Hemodialysis or Hemodialysis. Previous experience as a nurse case manager. Experience in the presentation of formal patient education. Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to operate cohesively within a team environment. Demonstrated patient assessment skills on medically complex patients. Must be able to type for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 40 pounds and assist with transfer of patients. Must be able to push a patient in a bariatric wheelchair.

BScN Preferred. Previous experience in the CKD clinic. Proven ability to manage complex issues, multiple patients and competing demands. Previous experience in Chronic Disease management. Experience with Connect Care.