Registered Nurse

Job details

Job type
Full-time

Full Job Description

Here’s your chance to be a part of our story! Carewest is one of Calgary’s leaders in exceptional care and we are looking for passionate helpers to join our team.
At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Learning and Responsibility guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.
With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career.
Help us make a difference and connect with us today!

The Opportunity
The Regional Community Transition Program (RCTP) supports frail individuals with a variety of medical conditions who do not need an acute care level of service but do require additional assessment, convalescence, and / or rehabilitation in order to return home or transition through to an alternative level of care. Carewest Sarcee is a 40 bed unit offering short stay rehabilitation for clients leaving acute care hospitals or being admitted from ER.
We are actively seeking a RN who functions effectively in a LongTerm Care setting. As a RN you are part of an interprofessional team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and Carewest Policies and Procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality client and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of Carewest. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to client and family centered care, health promotion and maintenance.


Required Qualifications

    • Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse education program.
    • Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
    • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Qualifications

    • Minimum 3 years acute care nursing experience within the last 5 years required.

Preferred Qualifications

    • Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
    • Nursing experience within the last 3 years in the following areas preferred: Acute medicine, surgical nursing.
    • Experience preceptoring or mentoring RN students and staff.
    • Experience with following skills: Intravenous, hydrations, blood transfusions, wound management, nasogastric tube insertions, tracheostomy care and administration of medications. Central Venous Catheter certification.
    • Knowledge of the following programs: Netcare, SCM, Connect Care.
    • CNA certification in : Gerontology GNC (C) , Wound, Ostomy and Continence WOCC (C), Rehabilitation CRN (C), Medical-Surgical Nursing CMSN (C), Psychiatric and Mental Health CPMHN (C).
About Carewest:
We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.
We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.
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