Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; High River; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Registered Nurse to join the Rural South Home Care team serving communities around High River and beyond. You will deliver direct nursing care, develop patient-centered care plans, and coordinate with families to adjust services as client needs evolve.

Care is provided across age groups using a holistic approach, with emphasis on safety, health promotion, and collaboration with inter-professional teams within UNA guidelines. Posting ends 17-AUG-2026.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for CRNA registration and practice permit.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.
• If not practicing in 5 years, complete required courses prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care across lifespan in home care settings.
• Develop individualized care plans with client/family.
• Collaborate with client/family to adjust services as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and coordinate with the Rural South team.

Skills

Accredited nursing program

CRNA registration requirement

BCLS-HCP certificate

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Two years community nursing experience

Tools

Laptop usage

Mobile phone use

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 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 60km SE of the Calgary City Limits. 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.

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: Rural South Home Care Primary Location: High River Health Unit Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 17-AUG-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 27-AUG-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.
• 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

• 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 50Ibs) 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 Care experience preferred.