Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Fort Vermilion; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to provide diverse nursing services to patients in Fort Vermilion. The position includes competitive pay with potential recruitment incentives and allowances for those north of the 57th Parallel. Candidates must be licensed and reflect the shared values of the organization. This role emphasizes patient-centered care in a public health context, engaging with families and communities effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Northern Allowance

Temporary housing assistance

Professional development leave

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, and communities.
• Utilize nursing processes and critical thinking to ensure patient safety.
• Advocate for patients and their families.

Skills

Registered Nurse licensing

Public Health nursing experience

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

BCLS certification

Education

Completion of accredited nursing program

Eligible for CRNA registration

Job description

Your Opportunity:

New hires accepting Regular Full-time UNA positions located north of the 57th Parallel are eligible to receive a Recruitment Initiative payment of $2,500. This payment is non-pensionable and is pro-rated for Regular Part-time employment. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and excellent benefits, AHS currently offers: Northern Allowance (annual maximum of $6,300). This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Retention Payment (annual maximum of $2,500) for Regular Full-time employment. This payment is non-pensionable and is pro-rated for Regular Part-time employment. Additional incentives such as temporary housing (up to 3 months) and relocation assistance, based on eligibility and availability. Opportunities for career development/growth, including an additional five days of paid leave for purposes of professional development for Regular employees employed in excess of one year, and pro-rated days for new hires based on number of months employed in a calendar year. Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement (maximum of $1,235) for one (1) round trip, departing from a location above the 57th parallel, to any destination within Alberta. This position will be part of Primary Care Alberta effective November 18, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Primary Care Alberta.

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.

• Transition Company: Primary Care Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Public Health
• Primary Location: Fort Vermilion Community Hlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multi Site - At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 12-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 22-DEC-2025
• Temporary End Date: 20-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.5
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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:

The generalist Public Health Nurse is a key position working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team and community stakeholders. The Registered Nurse - Public Health will effectively use the nursing process to deliver quality care. Provide safe, ethical and patient/family centered health care. Independently provide health assessment, health planning, health education, supportive counseling, preventative and screening measures, referrals and evaluation as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

Public Health nursing experience with immunization, Healthy Beginnings and Child Health Clinic. Maternal/newborn certifications: breastfeeding courses, lactation consultant and childbirth education. Recent nursing experience with pre-natal, labor and delivery, maternal/postpartum, newborn assessment or worked with young families/pediatric population an asset.