Registered Nurse - Acute Care & ER
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Your Opportunity:
This is your opportunity to work as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the picturesque community of Elk Point. In this role, you will practice to full scope in both the 12-bed acute care unit and the Emergency Department. You will build strong relationships with a multidisciplinary team, clients, families, and community members while applying critical thinking and evidence-based practice to meet a wide range of patient needs. AHS is a supportive employer, offering opportunities for professional development and comprehensive health and dental benefits so you and your family can truly thrive. Nestled among rolling green hills along the North Saskatchewan River on located on Treaty 6 Territory and the lands of the Metis, Elk Point is a welcoming town with roots as a fur trading post. Today. It is a vibrant community shaped by agriculture, oil, and a strong sense of history and culture. Located at the edge of Alberta’s Lake Country and along the scenic Iron Horse Trail, Elk Point offers endless opportunities for hiking, biking, ATVing, water sports, and wildlife exploration. Families benefit from K–12 schools, parks, sports fields, and a variety of arts, recreation, and community programs. There are nearby provincial historic sites such as Fort George–Buckingham House and offers many opportunities to get involved through local events and volunteer groups. Whether you enjoy the outdoors, sports, history, or community life, Elk Point truly has something for everyone. Embrace a role delivering holistic, comprehensive care while fostering wellness and trust. Elk Point is more than a workplace it’s home. Attention Registered Nurses! This position may qualify for a $15,000 to $20,000 Recruitment Incentive. Please visit rcif-una.ca for more details
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: Acute Care, Emergency Room Primary Location: Elk Point Healthcare Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 06-JUL-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 16-JUL-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other 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:
Experience in the last year with acute and/or emergency care, wound care, IV initiation, and medication administration. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Connect Care (Rural Nurse). Labour and Delivery and post-partum experience or willingness to train is a must. Experience or training in palliative care is beneficial, charge nurse experience and previous work as an RN in a rural setting. The following is also preferred: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, training in LEAD II.
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About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
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Registered Nurse - Acute Care & ER
Top Benefits
About the role
Your Opportunity:
This is your opportunity to work as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the picturesque community of Elk Point. In this role, you will practice to full scope in both the 12-bed acute care unit and the Emergency Department. You will build strong relationships with a multidisciplinary team, clients, families, and community members while applying critical thinking and evidence-based practice to meet a wide range of patient needs. AHS is a supportive employer, offering opportunities for professional development and comprehensive health and dental benefits so you and your family can truly thrive. Nestled among rolling green hills along the North Saskatchewan River on located on Treaty 6 Territory and the lands of the Metis, Elk Point is a welcoming town with roots as a fur trading post. Today. It is a vibrant community shaped by agriculture, oil, and a strong sense of history and culture. Located at the edge of Alberta’s Lake Country and along the scenic Iron Horse Trail, Elk Point offers endless opportunities for hiking, biking, ATVing, water sports, and wildlife exploration. Families benefit from K–12 schools, parks, sports fields, and a variety of arts, recreation, and community programs. There are nearby provincial historic sites such as Fort George–Buckingham House and offers many opportunities to get involved through local events and volunteer groups. Whether you enjoy the outdoors, sports, history, or community life, Elk Point truly has something for everyone. Embrace a role delivering holistic, comprehensive care while fostering wellness and trust. Elk Point is more than a workplace it’s home. Attention Registered Nurses! This position may qualify for a $15,000 to $20,000 Recruitment Incentive. Please visit rcif-una.ca for more details
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: Acute Care, Emergency Room Primary Location: Elk Point Healthcare Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 06-JUL-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 16-JUL-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other 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:
Experience in the last year with acute and/or emergency care, wound care, IV initiation, and medication administration. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Connect Care (Rural Nurse). Labour and Delivery and post-partum experience or willingness to train is a must. Experience or training in palliative care is beneficial, charge nurse experience and previous work as an RN in a rural setting. The following is also preferred: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, training in LEAD II.
Not the right fit? Search for Registered Nurse jobs in Elk Point, Alberta, Canada
About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.