At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide care and support for clients managing chronic diseases using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Company: Join a dedicated healthcare team focused on patient-centered care and community health.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, remote retention allowance, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with a supportive work environment and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with experience in chronic disease management and patient education.
The predicted salary is between 55.79 - 55.79 $ per hour.
The Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Nurse utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide care to clients across the life span in the area of chronic disease management. The CDM Nurse ensures the development, implementation and ongoing administration of the client care plans. The CDM Nurse assesses, coordinates, supervises, administers and evaluates the provision of health services and healthcare resources. The CDM Nurse accepts responsibility for continuing competencies through ongoing professional development, including participation in education programs, research and continuous quality activities.
The CDM Nurse demonstrates the ability to accurately and effectively assess client status and to take appropriate intervention measures that have significant impact on the client's medical condition, safety, as well as ultimate recovery. The CDM Nurse may provide education and support in the areas of diabetes, weight management, cardiac risk reduction, secondary stroke prevention, and lifestyle management.
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of PCA.
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
- Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
- Experience in cardiac risk reduction, diabetes education, weight management, and lifestyle/behavior change across the life span.
- Certified diabetes educator status desired.
- Experience in facilitating chronic disease management education sessions, utilizing health change and motivational interviewing skills, and supporting clients in both group and individual appointment settings.
- Community engagement experiences are essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited academic institution preferred; graduate from an accredited registered nursing program with related experience will be considered.
Registered Nurse – Chronic Disease Management employer: Primary Care Alberta
Primary Care Alberta is an exceptional employer that values the expertise of its Teletriage RNs, offering competitive pay and a supportive work culture focused on professional growth. With opportunities for continuous learning and development, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills while making a meaningful impact on the health of Albertans. The collaborative environment fosters teamwork and innovation, making it a rewarding place to advance your nursing career.
