Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Edson is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide Hemodialysis treatment within the Alberta Kidney Care North program. The RN will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient- and family-centered care, lead the unit, and coordinate care within the Hemodialysis unit.

Provisional permit holders are paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour; upon full practice permit, compensation aligns with UNA guidelines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to renal patients in Hemodialysis.
• Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Utilize nursing process with critical thinking, assessment, planning, and evaluation.

Job description

Your Opportunity

We have an exciting position in our program for a Registered Nurse (RN). The RN works to provide Hemodialysis treatment to patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team. The RN delivers comprehensive patient and family centered care to acute and chronic renal patients. The RN practices within the philosophy and guidelines of the Alberta Kidney Care – North (AKC-N) to provide leadership, critical thinking, clinical judgment, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, or restoring health, preventing illness, injury, and disability to the renal patient. The RN practices nursing care according to Hemodialysis Nursing Specialty Scope of Practice, regulating body, clinical policies, and nursing standards. The RN demonstrates a professional demeanor, pursues regular professional development opportunities, and maintains professional designation. The RN assumes unit leadership and charge responsibilities to support all levels of the multidisciplinary team as per Unit Manager Direction. This position is based at the Edson Hemodialysis Unit.

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 and Details

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Alberta Kidney Care North
• Primary Location: Edson Healthcare Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.43
• Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 17
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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

• Charge nurse experience required.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making abilities required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Successful candidate must be able to lift 40 lbs. (18kg).
• Must be able to attend Hemodialysis training in Edmonton or Red Deer.
• Hemodialysis Training is held in Edmonton or Red Deer depending on classroom/instructor availability.
• The training is an intensive 4-week full time schedule with an additional 2 weeks of full-time buddy shifts.
• A passing mark of 80% on the final exam and satisfactory performance during clinical component is required to move on to 2 weeks full time buddy shifts.
• Upon successful completion of the orientation the RN will be able to proceed to the unit specific orientation – 2 weeks of buddy shifts as assigned by the Unit Manager.
• Required to attend 1-day mandatory post orientation (3 Months Post) in person for Edmonton zone employees and via zoom for outside of the Edmonton Zone employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years recent Med-Surgical Nursing experience is preferred.
• Recent acute and chronic Hemodialysis and or nephrology nursing experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of case management is an asset.