Your Opportunity

We are looking for RNs who love a challenging, fast-paced, supportive environment and want an opportunity to maximize their nursing skills at the Foothills Medical Centre Emergency Department. As the Level 1 trauma center for Southern Alberta and the destination site for Cardiac Sciences, Clinical Neurosciences and Cancer Care, you will have accountability for the delivery of high quality, accessible, sustainable, patient and family-focused care for the Emergency services. We have an exciting position available for you to join our well-respected and valued team that has a great reputation for tremendously skilled nurses. Here you will find unmatched teamwork, collaboration, and support from colleagues and our entire interdisciplinary team. The Emergency RN’s role is to provide thorough assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, or restoring health, preventing illness, injury, and disability. Your duties include triaging patient care and assessing admissions, managing safe discharges or transfers to other units, and prioritizing care needs for the Emergency Department population while working closely within professional interdisciplinary and interdepartmental teams. We have a research-based mentorship program for all new recruits as well as distinct opportunities for advancement in the department. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with an advanced scope of practice. We offer educational and leadership opportunities, experience with interdisciplinary and interdepartmental Emergency Simulation exercises, and a position where you play an integral role in the delivery of patient care for Albertans. If you are passionate about providing excellence in quality patient care and want to grow your nursing career and skillset, we invite you to apply today.

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: Emergency Department Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 10-AUG-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 14-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 40 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 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

Minimum 3 years of recent cardiac monitoring, critical care or medical/surgical nursing required. Demonstrated strong prioritization and assessment skills required. Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workloads. Demonstrated ability in organizing and planning care appropriately required. Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment required. Ability to work and communicate in a team environment required. Demonstrated an understanding of family centered care within nursing practice.

Preferred Qualifications

Triage, Trauma and Charge Registered Nurse experience preferred. Current ACLS preferred. Current TNCC preferred. Post basic course in Emergency Nursing is preferred (ACCN). CTAS course completion is preferred. Calgary Zone Emergency Nursing experience is preferred; other Emergency/Urgent Care Nursing experience will be considered. Basic computer skills are an asset.