Registered Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fort McMurray Allowance

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Fort McMurray is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support the Intensive Care Unit team. The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care with a focus on safety, quality and family-centered care.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, provide leadership in patient care, and participate in ongoing professional development. Compensation includes a Fort McMurray allowance and requires shift work across days, evenings, nights and weekends.

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

• As RN, provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients and families.
• Utilize nursing processes with critical thinking and decision making; teach, counsel and advocate for patients.

Skills

Nursing practice

Patient care

Communication

Education

Nursing education program completion

CRNA registration/licensure

Job description

The Northern Lights Regional Health Centre located in Alberta’s jewel of Fort McMurray is adding a Registered Intensive Care Unit Nurse to their supportive team. The ICU RN plans and implements patient care services to patients/clients or groups thereof, based on facility standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Your communication skills will be used daily as you work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide nursing care including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation. You will use current principles, techniques, and procedures within specified guidelines. You can prioritize patient care according to acuity while providing assistance and direction to team members. You will provide safe and quality nursing care within the guidelines set forth by the licensing body within your scope of practice. This position will require shift work and lifting as part of patient care. Located in beautiful Fort McMurray which resides on Treaty 8 territory and on the traditional lands of the Metis. Fort McMurray is a family-forward city with lively social, arts, recreational and cultural opportunities. Located in Canada's boreal forest with lakes and rivers nearby, along with four provincial parks in the area, it offers a stunning landscape. Within Fort McMurray, you'll discover a flourishing community with a range of clubs and associations, churches, community service organizations, and educational options. Come enjoy the display of the Northern Lights. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. We are extremely proud of our well-respected and tremendously skilled nurses, and we want you to join our ICU team!

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: Intensive Care Unit
• Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 01-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 24
• Shifts per cycle: 80
• 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: Intensive Care Unit
• Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 01-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 24
• Shifts per cycle: 80
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

You will require 1-2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse within the last 3 years in at least one of the following areas: Acute Care, the Intensive Care Unit or other Critical Care area. Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Preferred Qualifications:

Orientation Program for Adult Critical Care in Alberta (OPACCA) certification. Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

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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