Your Opportunity:

As a Nurse in the Day Surgery/Short Stay Multifunctional department you will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures on an outpatient and inpatient basis. Collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals you will ensure the safety, comfort, and well‑being of patients throughout their surgical experience. Your duties will include pre‑operative assessment, post‑operative care, patient education and discharge planning. Key responsibilities will include pre‑operative evaluation of medical histories physical and psychological status, preparing patients while ensuring appropriate consent and pre‑operative protocols are followed, medication administration and post‑operative monitoring, educating patients and their families around post‑operative care and follow‑up instructions as well as participation in ongoing professional development opportunities.

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 shall be paid $39.58 /hour - $54.16/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

Classification:

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: RDRH - Day Surgery/Short Stay Surgery
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.74
• Posting End Date: 25‑AUG‑2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 08‑SEP‑2025
• Temporary End Date: 27‑JUL‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• 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).
• If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent Surgical Experience within the last 3 years.
• Experience working with Connect Care.
• Charge nurse experience more than 2 years.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.