Registered Nurse

Original job posting

Provide comprehensive nursing services to patients and families across 14 medicine program units. Utilize critical thinking and leadership to ensure safe, quality, and holistic patient-centered care.

Job details

Your Opportunity: The regularized relief nurses are integral support to the medicine program. They are expected to support all 14 units in the medicine program with their competent standard nursing practice. They will also be given the opportunity over time to develop their specialized nursing skills in the areas of Charge Nurse, peritoneal dialysis, ventilator care, Intermediary Care and advanced chemotherapy. This position will appeal to those who enjoy a wide variety of patient populations and have the desire to learn a variety of skills. Position inquiries can be made to Heather.Kemp@ahs.ca. 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 AHS. 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 (2022.75) Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Medicine Clinical Resource Team Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 01-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 12 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 39 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: 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) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, you must complete the following free courses: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4), available at https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules/ and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification, available at https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271. Additional Required Qualifications: Must be able to work to full scope of practice (physically, mentally and emotionally) on this very busy fast paced unit. Must be able to push, pull and lift at least 50 lbs and have endurance. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment. Applicants must have strong critical thinking skills. Preferred Qualifications: 2 years acute care experience. Candidates should be compassionate, adaptable, and committed to providing high-quality care. Strong communication skills, patience, and kindness are essential for supporting our vulnerable patient population and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Preference will be given to those with charge nurse, nephrology, intermediate care, pulmonary, or hematology/oncology experience.

What you’ll do

Provide comprehensive nursing services to patients and families across 14 medicine program units. Utilize critical thinking and leadership to ensure safe, quality, and holistic patient-centered care.

Requirements

Requires completion of an accredited nursing program, an active CRNA practice permit, and BCLS-HCP certification. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and working in a fast-paced environment.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nursing Practice
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Patient Advocacy
• Patient Safety
• Health Promotion
• Charge Nursing
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Ventilator Care
• Intermediary Care
• Advanced Chemotherapy
• Acute Care
• Communication Skills
• Patient Positioning
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare