Overview

Employment Type: One-Year Fixed-Term Contract Position

Contract Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

Compensation: Compensation will be competitive and aligned with experience and scope of responsibility.

Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 8:00AM – 8:00 PM

Shift Availability: The Charge Nurse will work on a rotation schedule with the Registered Nurses to provide coverage, including weekends and statutory holidays.

Training: Paid orientation and training will be provided to ensure staff are familiar with Foothills Centre's policies, procedures, medical protocols, and client care requirements.

Benefits: Eligible employees will be offered participation in Foothills Centre's employee benefits plan, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the plan.

Position Overview:

Graduate of an approved College of Nursing.

Good standing and current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).

Computer literacy skills, familiar with Netcare, EMR, etc.

Provide ongoing clinical guidance and support to nursing personnel.

Monitor the delivery of nursing care to ensure consistent, safe, and qualified practices.

Ensure nursing personnel understand their daily assignments, clinical responsibilities, and reporting expectations.

Provide direction regarding client monitoring, assessments, medication administration, and medical emergencies.





Act as a clinical resource when staff encounter challenging or unfamiliar situations.

Ensure new nursing personnel receive appropriate orientation to Foothills Centre's medical services, documentation systems, policies, and clinical procedures.

Identify training needs and coordinate educational opportunities to maintain clinical competency.

Monitor compliance with nursing documentation, medication management, infection prevention, and client safety requirements.

Address immediate concerns involving nursing practices, incomplete documentation, or failure to follow established protocols.

Provide constructive feedback and communicate significant performance concerns to the Executive Director.

Encourage teamwork, accountability, respectful communication, and a positive working environment.

Support consistent practices throughout the day, evening, night, and weekend nursing shifts.

Assist management with nursing staff scheduling, orientation, and clinical performance evaluations as assigned.

Maintains confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies, privacy legislation, and

professional standards.

Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) or equivalent training is considered an asset.

Expected hours: 36.0 – 48.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Charge Nurse (Macleod)
🏢 Foothills Centre
📍 Macleod