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, Designated Float to provide care in Home & Community Care across the High River area. You will perform nursing assessments, develop care plans, coordinate services with clients and families, and deliver direct care in homes or alternate settings.

This role requires BCLS-HCP certification, CRNA eligibility, and substantial Home & Community Care experience, with rural travel and a valid driver’s license.

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 nursing assessments and direct care in clients' homes or alternate settings.
• Coordinate case management and teach/advocate for patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to modify services based on client response.

Skills

Nursing

Home & Community Care experience

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

McMaster AHS Case Management education

Job description

This exciting opportunity as Registered Nurse, Designated Float covers planned and unplanned staff absences.Home & Community Care uses a strength–based Client Centered Case Management practice framework.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.In collaboration with the client/family and interdisciplinary team you will ensure services are provided and modified on an ongoing basis, based on client’s response to interventions, incorporating stewardship into service authorization.You will report to the Home & Community Care Manager and will be responsible for coordinating and providing quality care to clients in the community.You will provide nursing assessments, case coordination and direct care in partnership with short term and long-term clients and their families in their own residence or an alternate care setting, as determined by the assessment.The successful incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: personal and professional accountability, systems thinking, creative thinking, communicating and building relationships, organizational and time management skills, interpersonal skills and intermediate level of computer skills.This role requires flexibility, adaptability and rural/remote travelling, possession of a valid drivers’ license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related purposes.You will be required to operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling) as a regular part of the job.

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.

• 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
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• 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
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027
• 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:

The candidate must have at least 5 years of nursing experience with a minimum of 3 years of recent Home & Community Care nursing experience.Level 2 McMaster AHS Case Management education.A valid Driver’s License and a vehicle in good repair.Ability to lift 50 lbs.Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) from Heart and Stroke Foundation within the last 12 months.The ideal candidate will have: a bachelor’s degree in nursing; Experience working with acute clients and/or long-term clients with a focus on chronic disease management.Experience providing case management, client teaching and professional nursing interventions including but not limited to Home Parenteral Therapy (HPT), wound care, ostomy care.Experience supporting vulnerable clients those requiring palliative, mental health and/or addictions support.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent work experience in a community-based setting.Home & Community Care experience preferred.Please note that this position supports the communities 64km SE of the Calgary City Limits.This position supports teams comprised of Okotoks, High River, Nanton, ClaresholmThis position may qualify for Rural Capacity Investment Fund (Up to $15,000/year (rural) or $20,000/year (remote), 1- or 2-year agreement

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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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Calgary Zone, High River, High River Health Unit