Description

This is a full-time temporary position with an end date of December 2027.

The Alberta Association of Nurses (AAN) is an organization that represents licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs), registered nurses (RNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), nursing students and retired nurses across Alberta. 

The AAN’s goal is to advance the nursing profession and empower nurses to influence health and social policies in Alberta. The strength in coming together as a cohesive profession will allow all of us to be responsive to modern challenges, become more innovative in our work, and determine best practices for our profession’s moving forward. 

The AAN will work to support nursing and our members through numerous benefits including professional liability protection, advocacy, access to professional development opportunities, a platform for recognition, meaningful connection and sharing of resources, and an opportunity to inform and influence public policy.

The AAN values equity, diversity, and inclusion, and will represent and seek respect for all categories of regulated nurses in Alberta. 

Position Opportunity:

Clinical Nurse Scholar Program:  The goal of the project is to increase nurse retention rates by providing clinical nurse scholars to work alongside new and novice nurses, internationally educated nurses, or nurses new to continuing and home care. By leveraging the expertise and guidance of clinical nurse scholars, this project seeks to enhance the confidence, knowledge, and skills of nurses new to continuing care environments.

Reporting to and in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Program Manager (PM) will oversee the development and implementation of the Clinical Scholar Program.  Under the guidance of the CEO, the PM will be responsible for setting and executing the strategic and operational priorities for the Clinical Scholar program. The PM will lead the work with provincial partners to develop the Clinical Nurse Scholar program in Alberta and will be responsible for ensuring the effective deployment of resources, supporting change management, and fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Managing full project life cycle including initial planning, scoping, design, implementation and evaluation.
• Developing Clinical Nurse Scholar procedure and training materials, ensuring alignment with current evidence-based practice and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitating internal planning and stakeholder consultation with alignment from the Clinical Nurse Scholar Program plan.
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with continuing care partners and other stakeholders.
• Participating in relevant committee work related to Clinical Nurse Scholar Program.
• Providing mentorship and support to Clinical Nurse Scholar Team, fostering a positive work environment.
• In partnership with continuing care partner organizations, overseeing Clinical Nurse Scholar performance, ensuring adherence to care standards and policies.
• Leading team meetings and community of practice in collaboration with continuing care partners.
• Ensuring data collection for evaluation. Document and report project status against established objectives, milestones, budgets and resources.
• Coordinating program audits and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.  
• Effectively communicating with the CEO, other team members and stakeholders to ensure the success of Clinical Scholar program.
• Assuming responsibility for other initiatives and duties that may be assigned.
• Promoting and participating in a work team culture that produces an environment of fun and production working towards the success of the AAN.
• Serving as an ambassador for the AAN and its members.

 Required and preferred qualifications:

The ideal candidate should possess a broad range of expertise and skills, including:

• A baccalaureate degree in nursing, master’s degree in nursing or related field preferred.
• Active nursing license with an Alberta Regulator, and AAN membership.
• Leadership experience in Continuing Care environments including Home Care, long-term care homes.
• Five to ten years of Leadership/Project Management with proven skills and abilities to lead a project, people and partners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Self-motivated.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven skills in Microsoft office software are required, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and a variety of virtual meeting platforms e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and respond to multiple changing and competing demands is required.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, paying attention to detail with a high degree of initiative, confidence and self-direction is required.
• A fun, vibrant attitude.  A person who enjoys working hard towards the team’s success.
• Exceptional relationship building skills. Possess an open and approachable style and work effectively with people.

AAN thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.