Job Description
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Unit Manager of the Northern Alberta Continence Services Clinic, the Nurse Continence Advisor (NCA)/ Nurse Specializing in Wound, Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC) /Registered Nurse is responsible for and is an expert in the assessing, planning, and implementing a plan of care for women experiencing incontinence and Urology/Gynecology related medical concerns. The NCA independently triages patients referred to the clinic, assesses and recommends the most appropriate modality to address incontinence and implements the plan of care and monitors the effectiveness of the treatment and follow-up. Works in collaboration with family physicians, specialists, community partners and clerical staff. Physical job demands are classified as medium.
Description:
The Registered Nurse (RN) participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatments, and monitoring/documenting treatment progress and patient/resident response. Acting as an advocate, coordinator and liaison for the patient/resident, the RN identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN facilitates patient/resident and family education and discharge planning, and may be required to act in a charge nurse capacity. The RN is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.
Classification: Registered Nurse
Union: COV UNA
Unit and Program: Northern Alberta Continence Services
Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 26-AUG-2024
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available: 23-SEP-2024
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 57
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $39.21
Maximum Salary: $51.46
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Requirements/Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses are also required:
1) CRNA Medication Administration Certificate - https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F
2) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0
PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit/program/office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this unit/program/office 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.
Additional Required Qualifications:
At least three (3) years in an Urogynecology/Women’s Health environment. Nurse Continence Advisor Certification (NCA), or Nurse Specializing in Wound, Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC) that includes a clinical placement with an experienced and certified NCA or NSWOC working in continence management (completion of certificate or currently enrolled/willing to be enrolled in the certificate program)-required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to provide patient-centred care in a sensitive manner. · Demonstration of superior communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to correspond effectively with other care providers. · Proficiency in working autonomously and effectively as a team member. · Proven competency in the preparation/delivering of teaching materials for presentation with groups and individuals.