With an international reputation for groundbreaking advances in medicine, Capital Health is a dynamic organization in Edmonton, Alberta, delivering unparalleled patient and family care across the entire continuum of health services. As Canada’s largest academic health region, Capital Health plays an active role in the education and development of future leaders in health care.
An immediate opportunity exists for a permanent full time Nurse Practitioner within Capital Health’s Southwest Home Care office
Capital Health's Home Care program provides services to clients of all ages who require short-term, long-term or palliative care while living in the comfort of their own residence.
Reporting to the Southwest Home Care Manager, the nurse practitioner will support front line staff by providing enhanced nursing assessment, treatment and follow-up to Home Care clients who require complex medical care. The ideal incumbent will enjoy the challenge of developing the new role of nurse practitioner within the Home Care program while acting as a role model to staff and a preceptor to students. The nurse practitioner will practice within parameters established by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA), Capital Health and, specifically, Capital Health's Home Care program.
The successful candidate will have a master’s degree, or the intention of completing it within a defined period, with a focus on advanced clinical nursing practice in primary health care; CARNA registration as well as active registration on the CARNA Extended Practice Roster; a current Basic Rescuers certificate; a vehicle and a valid driver’s license. Strong assessment and organizational skills and a minimum of 2 – 3 years of community experience required. Previous management and acute care experience is an asset. Opportunities for educational support are available.
Open until a suitable candidate is found.
When Applying:
Apply online at www.capitalhealth.ca or submit an application quoting competition number KC-51096-CC to: Human Resources, Community Sector, Capital Health, #300, 10216 124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 4A3 or Fax (780) 488-0617.
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