Registered Nurse
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North Zone PCA, High Prairie, High Prairie Health Complex
NEW
Nursing - Nurse/Psych Nurse
PRI00000746
About an hour ago
Your Opportunity:
Experience a whole new way of nursing—and way of life—in the welcoming community of High Prairie! As a Public Health Nurse, you’ll help make lasting improvements to the community by providing assessment, planning, education, and counseling in the areas of outbreak management, maternal/infant health, communicable disease control, injury prevention, immunization, and influenza program delivery. You’ll receive valuable training and mentorship while developing your understanding of Indigenous culture, history, and health practices. High Prairie offers a friendly, close-knit atmosphere with easy access to beautiful natural surroundings, including nearby lakes and outdoor recreational opportunities year-round. Enjoy a more relaxed pace of life, affordable housing, and access to essential amenities, schools, and local services. If you’re looking for meaningful professional development and a career that fits your lifestyle, this could be the ideal opportunity for you! PCA currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. We look forward to hearing from you!
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 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 PCA/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.
-**Classification:**Registered Nurse -**Union:**United Nurses of Alberta -**Unit and Program:**Public Health -**Primary Location:**High Prairie Health Complex -**Location Details:**As Per Location -**Multi-Site:**At or Out of (UNA only) -**FTE:**0.53 -**Posting End Date:**06-APR-2026 -**Temporary Employee Class:**Temp P/T Benefits -**Date Available:**16-APR-2026 -**Temporary End Date:**15-NOV-2026 -**Hours per Shift:**7.75 -**Length of Shift in weeks:**4 -**Shifts per cycle:**10 -**Shift Pattern:**Days, Evenings, Weekends -**Days Off:**As Per Rotation -Minimum Salary:$43.26 -Maximum Salary:$59.21 -**Vehicle Requirement:**Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:
Must possess strong assessment, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team is essential. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment. Demonstrated advanced critical thinking and decision-making skills are required. Public Health Nurses (PHNs) are expected to provide care in both clinic and community settings, including client homes. Working conditions may be influenced by external environmental factors. The role requires the ability to perform physical duties such as gathering and transporting clinical supplies, accessing upper and lower cabinetry, and supporting clinical activities (e.g., feeding and immunization of young children), which may involve bending, crouching, and working in awkward positions. PHNs must be able to pack, lift, move, and transport heavy and/or awkward supplies (up to 50 pounds) to various work sites. Service delivery may involve walking several blocks, climbing multiple flights of stairs, and performing repetitive movements, as well as prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and bending. Must be comfortable driving in all weather conditions in both urban and rural settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of two (2) years of recent (within five [5] years) Public Health Nursing experience preferred. Baccalaureate degree in nursing is an asset. Experience in communicable disease control, immunization, and maternal/newborn care is desirable. Experience working with families and pediatric populations is an asset. Additional certifications (e.g., breastfeeding, lactation, childbirth education) and experience with Connect Care are preferred.
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Registered Nurse
Top Benefits
About the role
North Zone PCA, High Prairie, High Prairie Health Complex
NEW
Nursing - Nurse/Psych Nurse
PRI00000746
About an hour ago
Your Opportunity:
Experience a whole new way of nursing—and way of life—in the welcoming community of High Prairie! As a Public Health Nurse, you’ll help make lasting improvements to the community by providing assessment, planning, education, and counseling in the areas of outbreak management, maternal/infant health, communicable disease control, injury prevention, immunization, and influenza program delivery. You’ll receive valuable training and mentorship while developing your understanding of Indigenous culture, history, and health practices. High Prairie offers a friendly, close-knit atmosphere with easy access to beautiful natural surroundings, including nearby lakes and outdoor recreational opportunities year-round. Enjoy a more relaxed pace of life, affordable housing, and access to essential amenities, schools, and local services. If you’re looking for meaningful professional development and a career that fits your lifestyle, this could be the ideal opportunity for you! PCA currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. We look forward to hearing from you!
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 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 PCA/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.
-**Classification:**Registered Nurse -**Union:**United Nurses of Alberta -**Unit and Program:**Public Health -**Primary Location:**High Prairie Health Complex -**Location Details:**As Per Location -**Multi-Site:**At or Out of (UNA only) -**FTE:**0.53 -**Posting End Date:**06-APR-2026 -**Temporary Employee Class:**Temp P/T Benefits -**Date Available:**16-APR-2026 -**Temporary End Date:**15-NOV-2026 -**Hours per Shift:**7.75 -**Length of Shift in weeks:**4 -**Shifts per cycle:**10 -**Shift Pattern:**Days, Evenings, Weekends -**Days Off:**As Per Rotation -Minimum Salary:$43.26 -Maximum Salary:$59.21 -**Vehicle Requirement:**Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:
Must possess strong assessment, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team is essential. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment. Demonstrated advanced critical thinking and decision-making skills are required. Public Health Nurses (PHNs) are expected to provide care in both clinic and community settings, including client homes. Working conditions may be influenced by external environmental factors. The role requires the ability to perform physical duties such as gathering and transporting clinical supplies, accessing upper and lower cabinetry, and supporting clinical activities (e.g., feeding and immunization of young children), which may involve bending, crouching, and working in awkward positions. PHNs must be able to pack, lift, move, and transport heavy and/or awkward supplies (up to 50 pounds) to various work sites. Service delivery may involve walking several blocks, climbing multiple flights of stairs, and performing repetitive movements, as well as prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and bending. Must be comfortable driving in all weather conditions in both urban and rural settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of two (2) years of recent (within five [5] years) Public Health Nursing experience preferred. Baccalaureate degree in nursing is an asset. Experience in communicable disease control, immunization, and maternal/newborn care is desirable. Experience working with families and pediatric populations is an asset. Additional certifications (e.g., breastfeeding, lactation, childbirth education) and experience with Connect Care are preferred.
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About Primary Care Alberta
Primary Care Alberta is a made-in-Alberta solution to improve access to the primary care services Albertans rely on.
By delivering coordinated services, Primary Care Alberta enables healthcare providers to do what they do best - care for Albertans. We meet Albertans wherever they live, work, play and learn, promoting prevention, supporting lifelong health journeys, and serving as a vital entry point to a complex network of care.
Together, we are creating a future where compassionate, timely and effective healthcare is available to every Albertan at every stage of life.