Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Registered Nurse to join the Rural South Home & Community Care team in High River. The RN will provide direct care across the lifespan, coordinate services, and advocate for patients and families in a rural setting.

Provisional permits earn $40.76–$55.79/hour; full permit rates align with UNA agreements. The role includes day, evening, and weekend shifts within a multi-site Rural South program.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CRNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, and communities.
• Use nursing processes and critical thinking to ensure safety and well-being.
• Lead in a holistic, patient-centered approach to care and health promotion.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Nursing education program

Tools

Laptop

Mobile phone

Job description

Your Opportunity

If you are interested in working within an inter-professional team playing a key role in linking the needs of Rural Home & Community Care clients with appropriate health and community services, then this Registered Nurse position will be of interest to you. Based on the Continuing Care Case Management Competency Framework you demonstrate ability in the areas of personal and professional accountability, systems thinking, facilitating creative thinking, communicating and building relationships. Using a person-centered approach, you will develop a care plan supporting the client/family to identify needs, focus on strengths, set achievable personal health and self-care goals and provide direct nursing care to individuals across the life span. In collaboration with the client/family you will ensure services are provided and modified on an ongoing basis, based on client’s response to interventions, incorporating stewardship into service authorization. Please note that this position supports the communities 130km SE of the Calgary City Limits and or 80km NE of the City Limits of Lethbridge. The Rural South team is comprised of Diamond Valley, Okotoks, High River, Nanton, Claresholm and Vulcan. The farthest site is 160km south of the city. This position may qualify for Rural Capacity Investment Fund (Up to $15,000/year (rural) or $20,000/year (remote), 1- or 2-year agreement).

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.

Employment Details

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
Classification: Registered Nurse
Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Unit and Program: High River / Home & Community Care- Rural South
Primary Location: High River Health Unit
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available: 08-OCT-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 4
Shifts per cycle: 19
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $44.56
Maximum Salary: $60.98
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Handling, moving and lifting heavy or awkward equipment and/or individuals are required. Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation. Intermediate level of computer skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong interpersonal skills. You will be responsible to carry and move equipment, use and operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling upwards to 50 Ibs) as a regular part of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered. Minimum of two years current nursing experience with one year in a community-based setting preferred. Recent experience working with acute clients and/or long-term clients with a focus on chronic disease management. Home & Community Care experience preferred.