Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Bassano; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing services in the Bassano Health Centre. This role involves assessment, care planning, and collaboration with a team to enhance the quality of life for elderly patients. Candidates should have an accredited nursing education and active CRNA registration. This position offers flexible shifts and competitive pay ranging from $43.26 to $59.21 per hour depending on experience. Interested candidates must have relevant certifications including BCLS-HCP.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CRNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS-HCP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services with a focus on safety and well-being.
• Support integrated, holistic patient care.
• Teach, counsel, and advocate for patients and families.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Advocacy for patients

Patient-centered care

Education

Completion of accredited nursing education program

Active registration with CRNA

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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. Registered Nurse will play a key role in resident care planning (interdisciplinary including resident and family) and allowing 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.

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.

Job Details

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Medical Nursing Unit
• Primary Location: Bassano Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 08-JAN-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 18-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75, 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered Psychiatric 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. Nonviolent 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.