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Licensed Practical Nurse – Alberta Health Services - Calgary Health Region (Calgary, Alberta)
Start date: Tue Aug 10, 2010
Medical - Licensed Practical NurseThis is an opportunity to be part of a new team on a new Transition Unit at the Peter Lougheed Centre. The patient population of this
unit will be those individuals waiting for a bed within an alternate level of care facility and will predominantly be seniors. In collaboration with the RN and multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
[more]of comprehensive patient and family care.
Requisition #: 125680
Department: (PLC) MED SERV ADMIN
Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Rates of Pay: Minimum: 22.70 per hour Maximum: 29.72 per hour
Qualifications:
- Current active registration with CLPNA
- Certification of Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills essential
- Experience working with seniors and the cognitively impaired desireable
- Demonstration of effective organizational and time management skills
- Leadership and delegation of team member skills required
- Strong computer skills required
- Competence working in multi-disciplinary team
$29.72/per hour
Part Time Permanent
Aide I - Food Services – Alberta Health Services - Calgary Health Region (Calgary, Alberta)
Start date: Thu Aug 5, 2010
Medical - Nutrition and Food ServicesUnder Supervision performs routine duties such as food preparation, portioning, assembly, disassembly, cleaning, stocking, coffee barista, customer service, catering set up and take down in the
Cafeteria.
Under Supervision and according to Departmental policies and standards performs cashier relief duties such as cash registar operation, cash handling, cash balancing and other related duties as
[more]assigned.
Requisition #: 124303
Department: (ACH) CAFETERIA SERVICES
Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
Employee Class: Casual
Rates of Pay: Minimum: 15.90 per hour Maximum: 17.28 per hour
Qualifications:
- Grade 10 required.
- Hospital of commercial food service experience an asset.
- Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language
- Ability to follow simple instructions and complete arithmetic for cash handling
- Knowledge of safe food handling and routine sanitation procedures an asset
- Ability to work independently, must be reliable, cooperative , neat in appearance and work habits
- Motor coordination and dexterity
- Must maintain confidentiality and follow department guidelines and standards
- Must be available for various shifts 1400-0015, Monday thru Sunday
$17.28/per hour
Part Time Temporary
Dietitian I – Alberta Health Services - Calgary Health Region (Calgary, Alberta)
Start date: Fri Aug 6, 2010
Medical - Nutrition and Food ServicesAs an integral member of the Neurosciences team, the incumbent is responsible for assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating nutrition care
plans for high risk infants and children referred through the Neurosciences programs and clinics, and other Child Health clinics as assigned. Provides nutrition consultation for outpatients with
moderate to high risk nutrition concerns. Is a liaison to Nutrition and Food Services for program area initiatives and issues. [more]
Key Responsibilities:
- Screens all referrals to the service for appropriateness of nutrition support/intervention
- Participates in multidisciplinary team rounds.
- Conducts nutritional assessments.
- Establishes and implements appropriate nutrition care plans, monitors and evaluates nutritional and clinical progress.
- Participates in feeding assessments as required.
- Liaisons with a variety of healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, therapists, program managers, other allied health care professionals.
- Supports/educates patients and their caregivers to maintain adequate and appropriate nutrition.
- Provides educational sessions to physicians, nurses, and students.
- Assists with the development of educational resources as required.
- Participates in practice-based research.
- Supervises/supports/educates dietetic interns and residents.
Requisition #: 125821
Department: (ACH) CLINICAL NUTRITION
Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
Rates of Pay: Minimum: 33.20 per hour Maximum: 44.16 per hour
Qualifications:
- Completion of Baccalaureate degree with a major in Foods and Nutrition.
- Completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship.
- Eligible for membership with the College of Dietitians of Alberta and Dietitians of Canada
- Completion of Pediatric Residency is an asset
- Minimum two years of current experience as a paediatric dietitian in an acute care setting with proven clinical and educational abilities preferred.
- Current knowledge of nutrition and feeding for high risk infant s and children with neuro-developmental disorders is preferred.
- Previous ambulatory experience is required.
- Experience with enteral feedings is required.
- Competency with computer application e.g. Microsoft Office.
- Experience with multidisciplinary health care teams with inter-disciplinary/inter-sector systems and with community based services.
- Previous experience providing consultative services to health care professionals.
- Previous experience in program planning and development.
- TPN permit is preferred
$44.16/per hour
Part Time Temporary
Aide I - Food Services – Alberta Health Services - Calgary Health Region (Calgary, Alberta)
Start date: Thu Aug 5, 2010
Medical - Nutrition and Food ServicesUnder Supervision performs routine duties such as preparation, portioning, assembly, disassembly, cleaning, stocking, coffee barista and customer service in the Cafeteria area.
Under Supervision and according to departmental policies and standards performs cashier duties such as cash registar operation, cash handling, cash balancing and other related duties as
assigned
Requisition #: 124307
[more]Department: (ACH) CAFETERIA SERVICES
Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
Employee Class: Casual
Rates of Pay: Minimum: 15.90 per hour Maximum: 17.28 per hour
Qualifications:
- Grade 10 required
- Hospital or commercial food service experience an asset
- Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English language
- Ability to follow simple instructions and complete arithmetic for cash handling
- Knowledge of safe food handling and routine sanitation procedures
- Ability to work independently, must be reliable, cooperative, neat in apperance and work habits
- Motor coordination and dexterity required
- Must maintain confidentiality and follow department guidelines and standards.
- Must be available for a variety of shift start times Monday thru Sunday
$17.28/per hour
Part Time Temporary
Lpn - Renal Dialysis – Alberta Health Services - Calgary Health Region (Calgary, Alberta)
Start date: Mon Aug 16, 2010
Medical - Licensed Practical NursePracticing within the philosophy and guidelines of the Southern Alberta Renal Program, the Licensed Practical Nurse works as a member of the health care
team, collaborating in the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals, families and/or communities. Duties and responsibilities are within The College of Licensed
Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) Dialysis Nursing Specialty scope of practice and in collaboration with the interprofessional team. [more] This position involves lifting and movements requiring fine
motor skills (e.g. hand dexterity).
Requisition #: 125318
Department: FORT MACLEOD HEMODIALYSIS
Location: Fort MacLeod
Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
Rates of Pay: Minimum: 22.95 per hour Maximum: 30.01 per hour
Qualifications:
- Current CLPNA registration required
- Completion of CLPNA IM/ID/Immunization courses required.
- Current BCLS certification required.
- Recent or current nephrology nursing experience preferred.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years medical/surgical experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment required.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Ability to maintain effective and respectful working relationships required.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, organizational and assessment skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team player required.
- Ability to successfully complete the Specialized Clinical Competency of Hemodialysis required
Please note: This position is located in Fort Macleod, Alberta which is located approximately 175 km south of Calgary. You will be required to orientate in Lethbridge which is 225 km south of
Calgar
$30.01/per hour
Part Time Temporary
Clerk III (1827) – Alberta Health Services - Calgary Health Region (Calgary, Alberta)
Start date: Mon Aug 16, 2010
Medical - Clerical and AdministrativeWorking under the general supervision and guidance of the Public Health Manager, performs a variety of general reception, clerical and
office duties to support the public health nursing programs at the Airdrie Health Center. Must be able to communicate effectively with public, clients, health care staff and other external
providers. This position schedules, books and confirms appointments for clients and is responsible for the data entry functions and the public health records management system in the Health Centre. [more]
The employee shall maintain confidentiality of the Calgary Health Region information in accordance with the Health Information Act, Freedom of Information and Privacy and other privacy
legislation in effect and shall comply at all times with Calgary Health Region Information and Privacy Information and Security policies.
Requisition #: 125772
Department: HC AIRDRIE HTH CTR
Location: Airdrie Health Centre
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Rates of Pay: Minimum: 19.96 per hour Maximum: 23.19 per hour
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate, preferably supplemented by commercial/business courses.
- Two (2) - three (3) years related experience in a medical office, health centre or as a unit clerk
- Computer courses (including MS Windows, Word, Excel, Internet, etc.) and Data Entry required.
- Knowledge of PHANTIM &/or Medi-Patient application an asset.
- Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
- Experience with reception skills in a clinic setting preferred.
- Accurate/organized clerical abilities preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff both in person and on the telephone.
- Demonstrated ability to work with fixed deadlines and cope with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to adhere to the rules regarding data entry protocol, patient confidentiality and record management.
- Detail oriented and ability to work toward being self directed in work-load management.
- Excellent knowledge of the English language, both written and oral.
- Ability to deal effectively with people in potentially confrontational circumstances.
- Maintains a professional image and demonstrated ability to remain calm, courteous, sensitive and tactful. Please note this position is
located outside of the Calgary city limits. (approx 15 minutes north of Calgary)
$23.19/per hour
Full Time Permanent
Registration Clerk III – Alberta Health Services - Calgary Health Region (Calgary, Alberta)
Start date: Thu Aug 5, 2010
Medical - Clerical and AdministrativeWorking under the general supervision and guidance of the Manager, Admitting, this position performs a variety of clerical duties related to interviewing
patients/parents to obtain correct demographic information, entering information on the ADT computer system, completing registrations and admissions.
The position serves as a point of initial contact for persons seeking treatment at or admission to the hospital through any of the Main, Emergency or satellite Admitting areas. [more] The position collects
hospital fees for uninsured and out-of-country services.
Other duties include answering telephones, greeting the public, and directing individuals accordingly.
Requisition #: 125132
Department: (FMC) ADMITTING
Location: Foothills Medical Centre
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Rates of Pay: Minimum: 19.96 per hour Maximum: 23.19 per hour
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 or equivalent required.
- Medical Terminology required.
- Post secondary education applicable to the position and or experience satisfactory to the employer.
- Experience in a health care or medical office setting preferred.
- Prior experience working with the public an asset.
- Excellent knowledge of the English Language both written and oral.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional image, manage stressful situations with empathy and to remain calm, courteous, sensitive and tactful at all times.
- Accurate and proficient keyboarding skills 40-50 wpm required.
- Demonstrated proficiency of Netscape and Windows (Microsoft Word, Excel and Access).
- Demonstrated ability to work well under stress.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Skilled at paying close attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Able to prioritize work and cope with frequent interruptions.
- Must be able to work all shifts based on operational needs.
- Equipment troubleshooting-Printer, Embosser, Computer
$23.19/per hour
Full Time Permanent
Registered Nurse – Alberta Health Services - Calgary Health Region (Calgary, Alberta)
Start date: Mon Sep 13, 2010
Medical - Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric NurseThe successful candidate will be required to coordinate the delivery of nursing care for the sick and critically ill neonate . The nurse will participate in family teaching and provide
leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. The nurse will be able to
maintain positive working relationships with parents, families, and co-workers, and be able to independently manage multiple priorities. [more]
Requisition #: 125816
Department: (PLC) PCU 35B NEONATAL ICU
Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Rates of Pay: Minimum: 32.34 per hour Maximum: 42.45 per hour
Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited nursing program.
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.
- CARNA registration.
- BCLS (CPR) Certification; NRP Certification an asset.
- Post RN NICU course preferred.
- Recent NICU experience.
- Post graduate continuing education on breastfeeding teaching and support preferred.
- Skilled in clinical decision making and priority setting; Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication skills in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Patient teaching and family support skills.
- Basic computer skills
$42.45/per hour
Part Time Permanent
Registered Nurse – Alberta Health Services - Calgary Health Region (Calgary, Alberta)
Start date: Mon Aug 30, 2010
Medical - Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric NurseProvision of direct nursing care on both the Burns and Plastics Unit. Involves working with and supervising Nursing Assistants. Heavy lifting as well as
repetitive movements are necessary during the course of performing duties on this unit.
Requisition #: 125817
Department: (FMC) PCU 31 BURNS & PLASTICS
Location: Foothills Medical Centre
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
[more]Rates of Pay: Minimum: 32.34 per hour Maximum: 42.45 per hour
Qualifications:
- Current AARN registration.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Current BN/BSCN preferred.
- 2 - 3 years' recent acute surgical experience preferred.
- Burn unit experience preferred.
- Microvascular/major plastics/head and neck experience preferred.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills essential
$42.45/per hour
Part Time Permanent
Registered Nurse – Alberta Health Services - Calgary Health Region (Calgary, Alberta)
Start date: Tue Aug 10, 2010
Medical - Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric NurseReporting to the Care Manager, the Community Care Coordinator (CCC) requires strong interpersonal communication and inter-disciplinary team player skills. Responsibilities include: assessment of
needs, planning, delivering and coordination of nursing care, communication with resources and services within professional practice standards, establishing goals for client care delivery, and
evaluating outcomes for the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of individuals and families in the community. [more]
Requisition #: 125730
Department: (WHT)HOME CARE NURSING
Location: STRATHMORE
Employee Class: Casual
Rates of Pay: Minimum: 32.34 per hour Maximum: 42.45 per hour
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited diploma or degree program in Nursing.
- Active CARNA registration.
- Two years of recent experience (obtained within the last 5 years).
- Possesses a valid Alberta Driver's license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel.
- Self-directed and demonstrates the ability to work independently using sound professional judgement.
- Proven critical thinking and decision making skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills to be able to prioritize and efficiently organize details in a rapidly changing environment.
- Strong assessment skills necessary.
- Geriatric certification and asset.
- Thorough knowledge of Strathmore and area community and health resources and asset.
- Strong interpersonal skills for making and maintaining community partnerships.
- CPR certification required.
- Basic computer skills an asset.

