Registered Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site daycare

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Edson, Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse to grow in a fast-paced rural setting. The role covers Emergency, Medical-Surgical and Maternity units, with a detailed orientation supported by a dedicated Nurse Educator.

You will provide comprehensive nursing care, applying critical thinking and clinical skills while teaching, counseling and advocating for patients and families.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of nursing services to patients and families.
• Apply nursing processes with critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
• Lead safe, holistic, patient- and family-centered care in collaboration with the health team.

Skills

RN licensure

BCLS-HCP

CRNA registration eligibility

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Your Opportunity

Are you a Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse looking to grow your career in an exciting, fast-paced, rural setting? This is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and strengthen your adaptability, critical thinking, and clinical skills in our combined Emergency, Medical Surgical, and Maternity units. We have a detailed orientation, supported by a dedicated full-time Nurse Educator. Edson is located in Northern Alberta and is surrounded by a wealth of rivers, lakes, and trails. Just two hours west of Edmonton, near the stunning Jasper National Park, Edson offers easy access to outdoor recreation including mountain biking, hiking, skiing, paddling, and hunting. Enjoy the perks of small town life - non-existent traffic, 5 min commutes, free parking, accessible registered daycare space, and year-round recreation for the whole family. Choose adventure. Visit Edson.ca/community to read more about our beautiful community! Visit ‘Why You Should be a Rural Nurse – Nikki’s Story’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssi3QHWzPSY

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

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Acute Care/Emergency
• Primary Location: Edson Healthcare Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 23-AUG-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• 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

• FHS, NRP, CTAS within 6 months of hire.
• IV initiation and infusion therapy certification or equivalent proof of competency.
• Experience using windows computers, Outlook, Connect Care.
• This position involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, pushing, patient transfer, pulling, typing, and fine motor tasks, with lifting requirements of up to 100 lbs occasionally, 21–50 lbs frequently, and 0–20 lbs constantly.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS, PALS, ENPC, and TNCC or EPIC.
• Rural Nurse Connect Care Trained.
• RSI Training or airway management experience, procedural sedation training.
• Education/experience with breastfeeding support.
• 1 year experience labor and delivery, emergency or rural acute care in the last 3 years.
• Charge Nurse experience/training, incident command post experience/training.