Client Advocate RN

Job Description

Maskwacis Health Services is looking for a qualified RN to join the health services team, the successful candidate shall enhance relationships between WHCC employees and indigenous clients/families. The RN will Share cultural teachings & knowledge to enhance cultural competencies of all employees providing service to pregnant, postnatal women, babies and their family. RNs are required to work as part of the MHS Team.
• Advocacy for clients using Alberta Health Services (AHS) &/or MHS or other services and programs as required.
• Liaison between Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, maternal-child programs and clients.
• Provide health education prenatally and postnatally.
• Assist with the prevention &/or management of syphilis in pregnancy and newborns.
• Assessment of pregnant women and newborns which may require home visitation or clinical visits.
• Assist clients with documentation/registration of newborn(s) as needed.
• Assist with Non-Insured Health Benefits & or Jordan’s principal programs, etc. for example: prescriptions, equipment, supplies & transportation.
• Collaborate with L & D Nurses, Hospital & Community Physicians, Community Health Nurses, or other programs.
• Provide support as needed for explanation of services, consents, procedures, etc.
• Under minimal supervision, work collaboratively with a university-based research team to conduct community-based scientific research specifically related to Indigenous family health, including pregnancy, maternal, paternal and child health outcomes and related areas of inquiry.
• Assist with data collection, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis to prepare reports as required for the research project, following required principles, regulations, & protocols. In person interviewing with questionnaires may be required.
• Ensures all aspects of privacy that includes client & data integrity in accordance with the ethics approval and the Health Information Act.
• Attend required meetings.
• Other duties as assigned relevant to this position.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized RN Program.
• Current College of Registered Nurses of Alberta registration in good standing.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Class 5 AB Drivers License with clean driving record, eligible to drive MHS vehicles & to be Insured.
• Computer literacy with programs such as MS word, Excel, Google Docs, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge with Zoom. Teams, etc.
• Excellent Communication skills both oral and written.
• Excellent team player.
• Knowledge and experience using electronic medical records for documentation of care.
• Ability to speak, read or understand Cree is an asset.
• Knowledge of Cree Traditions and Culture is an asset.
• Previous experience with research is an asset.
• Provide wholistic care in the spirit of the medicine wheel: mind, body, physical, & spiritual well-being.
• Knowledge of community resources, programs, and assistance provincially, federally, and on -reserve is advantageous.
• Experience in Community/Public Health, maternal-child programs and or related experience is an asset.

Knowledge of the geographical area of Maskwacis is an asset. Supporting Documents Required

Other Requirements

• Diplomas and Certificates
• Current Drivers Abstract
• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector
• Child Intervention Clearance (CWIS)

Schedule

• 7.5-hour shift (8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
• 5 days a week

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Term position to March 31st, 2027, with possible extension of 1 year.

Job Type: Temporary Full-time

Office

14 Ermineskin Ave
Maskwacis, AB T0C 1N0

Contact Us

• personnel@mymhs.ca
  (780) 585 – 3830