Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Bassano; On-site; CAD 607,000 - 608,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bassano Health Centre in Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse for casual/relief shifts within our Nursing unit. You will provide comprehensive patient care, coordinate with the inter-disciplinary team, and support residents in line with AHS standards.

You must hold CRNA registration and BCLS-HCP; ACLS and CTAS are preferred. Posting closes Sept 22, 2026, with date available Oct 2, 2026; compensation ranges from $44.56 to $60.98 per hour.

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, complete required courses before employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients and families.
• Lead in resident care planning with an interdisciplinary team.
• Support patient safety, health promotion and holistic care.

Education

Nursing degree / diploma

CRNA registration

BCLS-HCP certification

ACLS certificate

CTAS certificate

Job description

The Bassano Health Centre is an acute and continuing care facility. Core programs at the Bassano Health Centre include 24-hour emergency, medicine, ambulatory care services, primary care clinic services, and community health. Bassano Health Centre has 4 acute care and 8 continuing care beds.As a member of the CoAct team, you will be responsible for the assessment, design, and implementation of continuing care services for a caseload of clients residing in this setting. The Registered Nurse will play a key role in resident care planning (interdisciplinary including resident and family) and allowing the resident to achieve their goals and enhance their quality of life. This environment is suitable for candidates who have a strong interest and skills in providing care to the elderly client.Using the principles of patient and family centered care, you will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and client to develop individualized care plans and support the client in meeting their care goals.Bassano is in Alberta, Canada. It is located on the Trans-Canada Highway approximately 140 km east of Calgary and 160 km northwest of Medicine Hat.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.

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 will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, 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: Nursing
• Primary Location: Bassano Health Centre
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 02-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Nursing
• Primary Location: Bassano Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 02-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75, 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:

Familiarity with the Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) and Accommodation Standards.Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certificate.Non-violent Crisis Intervention.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of one (1) year experience in Long Term Care or Supportive living experience preferred.The Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) Certificate.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend 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.

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