Registered Nurse

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Fort McMurray; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Fort McMurray as a Registered Nurse in the Pediatric department. Utilize nursing processes and advocate for patients while enjoying a competitive salary and the benefits of living in a thriving community surrounded by natural beauty. This role emphasizes critical thinking and teamwork in providing quality care.

Benefits

Fort McMurray Allowance of up to $12,480 annually

Work-life balance in a family-forward city

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing education and registration eligibility with CRNA.
• 2 years recent experience in acute Pediatric care required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of nursing services to patients and families.
• Ensure patient safety and well-being while utilizing nursing processes.
• Play a leadership role in holistic patient care and health promotion.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Advocacy

Team Collaboration

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)

Job description

Your Opportunity:

We are looking for a passionate Registered Nurse to join our interdisciplinary team in our Pediatric department here at the Northern Lights Health Centre in beautiful Fort McMurray. As our Registered Nurse, you will be utilizing our values (AHS cares) and Patient First Strategy in your practice to provide leading care to Albertans. Our pediatric unit has eight beds. Fort McMurray is located within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and is a thriving community with lively social arts, and recreational and cultural opportunities. Located in the heart of Canada’s boreal forest with lakes and rivers nearby, along with four provincial parks in the area, it offers a stunning landscape. Fort McMurray is a family-forward city, offering work-life balance and great education for all ages. Within Fort McMurray, you will discover a flourishing community with a range of clubs and associations, churches, and community service organizations. AHS Cares represents our five core values in action - compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety and they are at the heart of everything that we do. They inspire, empower, and guide how we work together with patients, clients, families, and each other. In addition to our competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. The allowance is non-pensionable and payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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 shall be paid $39.58 /hour - $54.16/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

• Acute Care Alberta: N
• Primary Care Alberta: N
• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Maternal Child
• 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: 23-JUN-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 03-JUL-2025
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• 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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)

Additional Required Qualifications:

Recent two years of experience in an acute care Pediatric unit within the last 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI). Behavioral Safety Program (VAST). Current Pediatric IV therapy/experience. Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Current Pediatric Emergency Recognition Stabilization (PEARS).