Nurse Clinician (2023-1548)
Calgary, AB
Sarcee – Site Administration /
Regular Full-Time /
On-site
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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, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork 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.
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The Opportunity
Position Summary:
Carewest is excited to offer the new position of a Quality Improvement Nurse Clinician at Carewest Sarcee. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Nurse Clinician in concert with the leadership team will be responsible for continuous improvement within the site to support high performing clinical teams that are focused on adult physical rehabilitation within the post-acute and long-term care units.
Program Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Nurse Clinician in concert with the leadership team will be responsible for continuous improvement within the site to support high performing clinical teams that are focused on adult physical rehabilitation within the post-acute and long-term care units.
Position Details:
Bi-weekly Hours: 77.50
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Days
Shift Times: 0800-1615
Union: UNA
Required Qualifications:
- Required:
- Graduation from a recognized nursing program
- Bachelor's of Nursing
- Preferred:
- Master’s degree
- Specialty Canadian Nursing certification such as: Canadian Medical Surgical nursing certificate (CMSN(C))
- Registration with the CARNA required. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)
Required Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience within the last 5 years
- Experience with the implementation of evidence-based practice
- Experience with Netcare, MS Office (Outlook, Power point, Excel, Visio)
- Previous experience with quality improvement, data analysis, program evaluation, systems thinking and change management
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult teaching principles
- Demonstrated and enhanced communication skills and abilities
- Ability to develop or aid in development of education resources and presentation for colleagues, staff and stakeholders
- Experience working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, including physicians
- Experience actively participating or leading change processes
- Experience mentoring and leading others
- AHS Alberta Improvement Way (AIW) Process Improvement MyLearningLink Courses
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with policy and program development
- Experience in Connect Care
- PROSCI change certification
- AHS Alberta Improvement Way (AIW) Yellow belt
- Lean, Six Sigma methodology
- Central Venous Catheter certification (CVC)
- Knowledgeable of Continuing Care Health Standards
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.
Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.
