Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services’ Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge seeks a part‑time Registered Nurse for 5C Pediatrics. You will deliver comprehensive nursing care for pediatric and adult patients admitted for medical, surgical and mental health needs, under CRNA scope.

You will apply critical thinking and nursing processes to ensure safety and family‑centred care while supporting health promotion and well‑being. Provisional permits are paid per hour during transition.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CRNA.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.
• Current PALS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of acute pediatric nursing in last 3 years.
• Charge experience on pediatrics in last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to pediatric and adult patients.
• Utilize nursing processes with critical thinking to ensure safety and quality care.
• Teach, counsel and advocate for patients and families; lead care coordination.

Skills

Pediatrics nursing

Charge nurse

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Nursing diploma/degree

Job description

Reporting to the Pediatrics & NICU Manager (or designate) at the Chinook Regional Hospital, the RN provides care within the full scope of practice as defined by the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) to pediatric and/or adult patients admitted for medical, surgical and/or mental health issues. The RN accepts responsibility for continuing competencies through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs and quality improvement activities. The RN position requires physical demands including lifting, pulling and pushing, walking, standing, transferring and transporting patients, and equipment on a frequent basis. When required, you may be assigned to provide assistance to other areas of Chinook Regional Hospital. Preference will be given to those candidates who currently work on pediatrics and have current charge nurse experience on this unit.

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.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: 5C Pediatrics
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.58
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 33
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: 5C Pediatrics
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.58
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 33
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• 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) certification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Current PALS certification required. Minimum 2 years of acute care pediatric nursing in last 3 years required. Charge experience on pediatrics in the last 3 years required.

Preferred Qualifications:

5 or more years of acute pediatric experience preferred. PODS experience preferred. Preceptor experience preferred.

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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