Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity: The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) is one of 2 Tertiary Trauma Centers in the City of Edmonton and is one of Alberta’s largest and longest serving hospitals. Located in Edmonton’s downtown core, the RAH serves a diverse community, including some of our province’s most vulnerable and marginalized populations. PCU 31 is a 24 bed unit providing care to thoracic and general surgery patients. PCU 31 also features 8 surgical observation beds that require extra training for registered nurses on the unit. Unit 31 serves the northern region for thoracic and trauma patients. Patients are received from the operating room, emergency department, intensive care units, and directly from home and/or medical clinics. This unit offers a unique, employer-paid learning opportunity for RNs to receive specialized "obs training" in the management of trauma patients, enhancing their nursing skillsets while contributing to delivery of meaningful patient care outcomes. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with exceptional clinical and critical thinking skills and the adaptability and enthusiasm to excel in our Acute Surgical Unit. RNs in this area are responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family care in accordance with the RAH and AHS policies and procedures. We implement Care Hub nursing on all shifts with RNs, licensed practical nurses and health care aids working collaboratively to their full scope of practice. This RN position will require you to perform moderate to heavy work on a regular basis to ensure safe patient care and safety of unit staff. All staff are required to assist with mobilization of patients with a variety of ambulation needs. The expectation is to direct and monitor the care provided by health care aids and support your LPN peers as well as take on the responsibility of charge nurse as required. 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. 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: Unit 31 General Surgery/Thoracics Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.72 Posting End Date: 10-AUG-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 20-AUG-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-AUG-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 41 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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 past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271. Additional Required Qualifications: This job is physically demanding, the incumbent will be required to assist with lifting, turning, and mobilizing patients as well as other physical tasks. Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and priority setting skills. Demonstrated reliability. Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Basic computer skills. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives at the front line, supporting and maintaining high quality patient care strategies within the surgery program. Preference given to nurses with cardiac monitoring and invasive pressure monitoring experience. Preferred Qualifications: Two years charge nurse experience is preferred. Two years previous of surgical experience is preferred. A candidate who is experienced in IV, PCA, epidural, Central Line Drains and Wound Care, and chest drains is preferred. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) is an asset.

Provide comprehensive nursing care to thoracic and general surgery patients, including assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient and family needs. Lead a collaborative care team of LPNs and health care aids while performing charge nurse duties as required.

Requires completion of an accredited nursing program, active CRNA registration, and BCLS-HCP certification. Candidates must be physically capable of heavy lifting and mobilizing patients in a demanding acute surgical environment.

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• Clinical Assessment
• Critical Thinking
• Patient Care Planning
• Trauma Management
• Surgical Nursing
• Cardiac Monitoring
• Invasive Pressure Monitoring
• IV Therapy
• PCA Management
• Epidural Care
• Central Line Drains
• Wound Care
• Chest Drain Management
• Interpersonal Communication
• Priority Setting
• Collaboration

• Healthcare

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 31, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

32 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level