Nursing Attendant (2024-1625)

Position Details

Position Status: Temporary Full Time Term Ends: April 18, 2025 Location: Nickle House, DAL, Nursing BW Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Days/Evenings Shift Times: 0700-1515/1500-2315 Union: AUPE Aux Nursing Rate of Pay: $20.77 - $26.02 PCN: 44NHNA004

Date Competition Closes: March 12, 2025

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Client Service Manager, the Health Care Aide (HCA) is an unregulated member of the interprofessional health care team who provides on-going client care. The HCA observes, monitors and reports on client status/condition including changes in physical and emotional status. The HCA ensures that changes in client status are reported to the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This position delivers prescribed medications accurately as per policy and procedure. In keeping with Carewest's Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care and Carewest policies this position maintains professional and ethical standards at all times. Responsible for other related duties as required.

Program Summary:

Supportive Living Level 4: Offers assisted-living for adults who may need extra support such as 24-hour health monitoring, personal care and medication assistance. SL 4 is for individuals who have more complex medical needs that are predictable and safely managed with onsite professional nursing (LPN level) and the direction of a home care case manager.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or equivalent is required, plus graduation from an Alberta Government recognized Health Care Aide program.

- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English is required.

- Must be physically capable of managing the frequent lifting, transferring and repositioning of clients.

- Active and current registration in the Alberta HCA Directory required.

- Active CPR (BLS CPR)

Experience:

- Related experience in a health care facility is an asset.

- Program specific training/experience is an asset.