Nurse In Charge

Nurse In Charge

One (1) Permanent Full Time Position

Wabasca,  Alberta

The Bigstone Health Commission in Wabasca, Alberta is seeking an experienced Nurse in Charge to join our talented Health Team. This is a rewarding opportunity if you have an appreciation for First Nation culture, a desire for continuing professional development and enjoy the support and collaboration from our multidisciplinary team and various other professionals and agencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervision of Nurse Management for the Community & Public Health and Homecare departments.
• Assume responsibility for direct patient care and promote inter-disciplinary patient care planning and patient education taking into consideration different cultural, psychosocial and age associated needs of patients
• Design and implement a care delivery model, respond to the need for new and/or enhanced programs or services
• Manage patient care activities within the budget and productivity goals and ensure staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner; prepare monthly reports
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution
• Adhere to administrative policies and procedure concerning safety, reporting procedures for accidents and incidents, hygiene, infection and prevention control, etc. and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Act as a liaison among staff and other stakeholders to ensure that goals are achieved, processes are improved and resolutions provided to problems
• Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment
• Good interpersonal skills, excellent organizational skills and demonstrated teaching skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a recognized Post-Secondary Institution
• Must be registered and in good standing with CARNA Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical management experience in emergency and/or primary care
• Experience working with First Nation communities is an asset
• All immunizations must be up to date Must be willing to relocate to Wabasca – Accommodations Provided
• Education/Training Allowance
• Retention Allowance

Bigstone Health Commission offers a highly competitive compensation package.

SUBMISSION MUST INCLUDE UPDATED:

• Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check
• Child & Youth Intervention Check
• Standard First Aid with CPR
• Three work related references

Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications. Send Resume, Security Clearances, along with 3 work related references to:

Bigstone Health Commission

Box 1020 Wabasca, Alberta T0G 2K0

Fax: 780-891-4010

Email to: bhcresumes@bigstonehealth.ca

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Applicants are thanked in advance for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.