Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse for Unit 5A Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care, advocating for patients, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have completed an accredited nursing program and possess current BCLS certification, along with 2 years of acute care experience. This position offers a pay range of $39.58 to $59.21 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• 2 years acute care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients and families.
• Utilize nursing processes for safe, quality patient-centered care.
• Advocate on behalf of patients and their families.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Patient advocacy

Teaching

Education

Completion of accredited nursing education program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This is an opportunity to work on Unit 5A Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit, which is an interdisciplinary team serving the needs of patients and families who require varied services within acute care at Chinook Regional Hospital. Unit 5A 'GARU' programs include ACE (Acute Care of the Elderly), BPSD (Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia) and GARU (Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation). We also offer Direct Community Admissions for both our GARU and BPSD program streams which provides valuable experience to professional staff working on 5A. Unit 5A's Team maintains a positive supportive culture welcoming new staff to the team with excitement. 5A is a secured unit, offering specialty services in meeting needs of patients within our three program streams. Our unit staffing includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Health Care Aides, Service Workers, Unit Clerks, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Recreation Therapy. We also strongly collaborate as a multidisciplinary team with programs partners such as Pharmacy, Registered Dietician, Infection, Prevention and Control and Spiritual Services. As Unit Manager I look forward to speaking with interested applicants through the recruitment process. Thank you for your interest.

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 shall be paid $39.58 /hour - $54.16/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Unit 5A Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.47 Posting End Date: 05-SEP-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 20-OCT-2025 Temporary End Date: 19-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 27 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $43.26 Maximum Salary: $59.21 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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)

Additional Required Qualifications:

2 years acute care nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Charge Nurse experience within last 3 years. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. Supportive Pathways Dementia training.