Registered Nurse - STI Partner Notification Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Associate Manager and the Provincial Notifiable Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Program, the RN contributes to improving the overall health of the public by providing STI related services. This position is responsible for but not limited to: Health assessment, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of STI/HIV. Monitoring and interpretation of lab results. Client counseling and education in the prevention of STI/HIV. Fostering appropriate linkages to health care resources in collaboration with the client. Contact tracing/partner notification. Establishing and maintaining relationships to promote an understanding of the Provincial Notifiable STI program related to testing, treatment, public health reporting, partner follow-up and drug replacement. Participating with the STI program and other PNN in education initiatives, the planning, integration, implementation and evaluation of clinical practice and strategies to reduce STI and HIV. The nurse functions in an expanded scope of practice that undertakes investigation and follow-up of notifiable STI cases and contacts. This includes responding to STI and HIV investigations according to the Practice Support Documents and the Test and Treat Guidelines under the direction of the provincial STI Medical Consultant. The nurse will link to physicians, outreach facilities, First Nations communities, correctional facilities and other stakeholders to promote testing and treatment for STI. Understanding the community will be essential in targeting areas or populations at increased risk for STI.
Description:
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. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Provincial Sexually Transmitted Infections Program
- Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Community HC
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 19-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 57
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:Minimum three (3) years within the past five (5) years of public health experience. Minimum two (2) years within the past four (4) years’ experience in STBBI and/or sexual health. Experience with Contact Management. Comfortable to drive-in all-weather conditions. Strong communication skills and demonstrated knowledge of population health. Experience working with at-risk populations. Experience with Indigenous Services Canada, Indigenous and rural communities, outreach work and harm reduction. Ability to lift/carry supplies up to a minimum of 30 lbs. Ability to bend, twist, kneel and independently respond to emergency situations. Ability to sit, stand for a minimum of 30 minutes. Ability to manage outreach sites that have no consistent ergonomic setup. Ability to independently perform the skills of a certified BLS provider.
Preferred Qualifications:Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. Experience in phlebotomy and collection of throat and rectal swabs. Experience documenting in CDOM, Connect Care and other electronic health records. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
