Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; City of Lacombe; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lacombe, Alberta, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their rural acute care team. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing services in Acute Care and ER settings. Ideal candidates will have experience in rural care, along with the necessary nursing qualifications and certifications. This part-time position offers a competitive salary range between $43.26 and $59.21 per hour, with varied shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients and families.
• Utilize nursing processes with critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Play a leadership role in patient care and health promotion.

Skills

Rural Acute Care experience

Emergency Room experience

Charge Nurse experience

ACLS or equivalent

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Your Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join our rural acute care team. Nurses who apply will have the opportunity to work in both Acute Care and ER. Our hospital contains 35 acute care beds on 2 units and a busy 13 bed ER. Our multidisciplinary team works closely together to service all of the needs of our residents. Lacombe is one of Alberta’s newest cities that has retained its small town feel and is located a short 15-minute drive north of Red Deer. Lacombe offers a rich natural environment of lakes and green spaces, along with an unrivaled range of lifestyle amenities. Our facility serves the city and surrounding rural areas and communities.

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: Acute Care, Emergency
• Primary Location: Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.65
• Posting End Date: 02-JAN-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 12-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-JUN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 37
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• 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 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

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Rural Acute Care and ER experience. Charge Nurse Experience. CTAS. Lead ll. ACLS or equivalent. Completion of ENPEP modules.