Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services’ Rotary Flames House at Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary is seeking an RN to provide comprehensive pediatric palliative care to children from birth to 18 and support their families. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver direct care, education, and coordination, upholding family‑centered care and safety.

Requirements include accredited nursing education, registration or eligibility with CRNA, BCLS‑HCP, and a Baccalaureate in Nursing.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the CRNA.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to children and families in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Assist with education, coordination of services, and advocacy for patients and families.

Skills

Pediatric care

Teamwork

BCLS-HCP

Education

Baccalaureate in Nursing

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to support children with life limiting conditions and their families? Rotary Flames House (RFH), on the campus of Alberta Children's Hospital offers just that. RFH is the only free-standing pediatric hospice in Alberta and supports children with progressive life-threatening illness from birth to 18 years of life, and their families by providing comprehensive palliative care. Pediatric palliative care is an active and total approach to care, embracing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual elements. Pediatric palliative care focuses on the enhancement of the quality of life for the child and support for the family. As a Registered Nurse, you will be an active member of the RFH and Alberta Children's Hospital (ACH) team. Within the context of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide direct care to children and families. You will utilize your palliative care expertise to provide ongoing assessment, care, education, and coordination of services to these children and families. Your practice will envelop the principals of family centered care working within a team and independently. Within this role you will demonstrate the following: Strong pediatric assessment and decision‑making skills; excellence in interpersonal communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills; ability to work with diverse populations; demonstrated initiative and adaptability; and a compassionate attitude that conveys respect and dignity of all persons.

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: Alberta Children's Hospital - Rotary Flames House
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 06-DEC-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Alberta Children's Hospital - Rotary Flames House
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• 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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Baccalaureate in Nursing. Previous experience working on an interdisciplinary team. One or more years of previous experience working in a tertiary acute care setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Charge exp. (≤2 yrs); Tertiary Pediatric RN exp. (≤5 yrs); 1+ yr specialized Pediatric exp. (≤7 yrs) incl. Rotary Flames House, Intensive Palliative Care, Palliative Home Care, Oncology, NICU, PICU. Skilled in Pediatric Airway (invasive & non‑invasive ventilation). CNA CHPCN or CpedN certified. Active in Quality Improvement groups. Completed How to Care, What to Say & Pallium LEAP courses.

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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