Alberta Health Services

The Jasper wildfires are truly devastating. Albertans are encouraged to seek resources available to help you and your loved ones cope with the stress and uncertainty caused by these wildfires at https://bit.ly/4dhvZVy If you need to talk, call the Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-2642 or Health Link at 811. For any AHS staff – especially those in the Jasper and surrounding communities - resources including the Employee & Family Assistance Program are available on Insite.

Nestled in the south of the Canadian Rocky Mountains you’ll find the beautiful town of Blairmore. This hidden gem contains all that mountain living has to offer and is looking for nurses and healthcare aides to join their community. Explore opportunities and see what other rural communities are hiring at ahs.ca/ruralcareers. #AHScareers #RuralCareers #Blairmore

AHS staff are hosting local health and wellness fairs every Tuesday afternoon at Butler Memorial Park this summer as part of AHS’ Healthier Together initiative. In Edmonton we’re partnering with the City of Edmonton to improve access to healthcare for people who are experiencing houselessness. We recognize there are barriers that prevent vulnerable populations from seeking health services. Healthcare professionals working the fairs can provide wound care, STI and blood-borne infection testing, assessments for referrals and follow-up treatment. They hand out hygiene kits, first aid and wound care kits, dental kits, sunscreen, bug spray and tick keys. Water and snacks are also available. This work is about meeting people where they are to offer healthcare services and supports. AHS is grateful to the City and other partner agencies and organizations for their continued support as we carry out this important work.

Expand your horizons, experience the beauty of northern Alberta, and make a meaningful difference in your community. We're seeking a Mental Health Therapist in La Crete and St. Paul. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eArgjRXT #AHScareers #MentalHealthTherapist #LaCrete #StPaul

July is Disability Pride Month and a time to celebrate the identities & contributions of individuals with disabilities. As a Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion employer partner, Our People Strategy aims to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity and supports inclusion. As part of this commitment, our colleagues can access the Respect Ability WRG (Working Resource Group) at AHS, which provides a supportive space for both our colleagues with disabilities and their workplace allies alike, to come together, network, and collaborate. At AHS, we live our values by acknowledging employees from all lived experiences, supporting each other to feel safe, welcome and to have a sense of belonging. Wishing a Happy Disability Pride Month to all! #DisabilityPride #Inclusion #ahsCareers

Happy 100th Birthday, Reg! For the past 42 years, Reg Evans has volunteered his time at the High River General Hospital, filling the halls with music from his violin. “He plays the old-time tunes, which a lot of the residents are familiar with,” says volunteer coordinator Grace Ledoux. “He loves to see them tapping their toes, singing along, or clapping their hands, it brings him great joy.” To show their appreciation, the continuing care unit at the hospital where he has been playing his violin hosted a 100th birthday party for him. “It's wonderful,” says Reg, reminiscing on his decades of volunteer work. “It does me a lot of good. You know, it gives me a lift. I enjoy playing music for the people.” For anyone looking to live to 100, Reg offers one piece of advice. “Look forward, don't look behind you. Enjoy what's happened in the past and learn from whatever happened in the past but don't dwell on the sad parts. Look forward, your life’s ahead of you!” With 100 years of life and 42 years of volunteering under his belt, Reg is officially retiring from his volunteer work. Thank you for everything, Reg! #ThankYou

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is driven to build our nurse locum program to enhance patient care and address key operational challenges. The program aims to reduce reliance on overtime and agency nurses, which have contributed to significant unbudgeted expenses.   The North Zone nurse locum program has successfully provided essential nursing coverage in remote and rural communities and minimized the use of overtime and agency staffing. Our locum program aims to: · Offer unique travel and work opportunities for nurses. · Reduce service disruptions, ensuring consistent, high-quality care in hard-to-recruit areas and rural communities. · Support collaborative efforts with UNA. This initiative is a shared interest and will be further explored during ongoing collective bargaining mediation. Visit our posting for more details and to apply: https://lnkd.in/e3JiHiQt   We’re proud to be developing a robust locum program to reduce dependency on overtime and agency nursing and improve frontline capacity. Stay tuned for further updates as AHS continues to build on our locum program! 

AHS Protective Services Officers had the opportunity to engage with youth and their parents through games and conversation at a KidsPlay event hosted at the Calgary Police Service YouthLink facility. Officer Rajdeep Cheema, a long-time volunteer with KidsPlay, says these events are crucial to building relationships with those they serve. “We don't want them to be afraid to approach us if they have any issues while staying in hospital,” Cheema explains. “We want them to know that, hey, we're open to talking. We're just like them. We're human beings and we're members of this community and we want to help. We don't want to be an authority figure. We want to be part of the community.” #WeAreAHS

Did you know? When you work for AHS, you get great discounts on fitness, technology, food, travel, vehicles, and shopping, with more deals added each month. Just one of the many ways being part of AHS is a great choice!

Content warning: This video contains graphic material of a medical nature. Patients located in southern Alberta now have greater access to ocular melanoma treatment after a massive collaborative effort between healthcare teams across the province. Ocular brachytherapy, a treatment for eye cancer, was previously only available in Edmonton. Now, thanks to the hard work of 12 teams from Alberta Cancer Care, the Tom Baker Cancer Center, the Rockyview General Hospital, Foothills Medical Centre, and the Cross Cancer Institute, the treatment is also available in Calgary. “It's going to save eyes. It's going to save lives,” says Dr. Ezekiel Weis, Provincial Medical Lead of the Alberta Ocular Brachytherapy Program. Ocular brachytherapy is a type of radiation therapy in which a radioactive plaque is attached to surface of the eye to deliver cancer treatment. Since 2011, the Alberta Ocular Brachytherapy Program has saved over 90 per cent of eyes with melanoma they have treated.