Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 5W Combined Medicine/Surgery unit at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. You will provide nursing care with focus on patient safety, using evidence-based processes and family-centered communication, within a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

You will lead in delivering holistic care, participate in health promotion, and uphold AHS values. Provisional permits are paid at the RN rate with progression upon full licensure.

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 a wide range of nursing services to patients, families and communities.
• Utilize nursing processes with critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
• Lead and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, holistic, patient- and family-centred care.
• Support health promotion and maintenance while reflecting AHS values.

Skills

Team leadership

Patient assessment

Clinical communication

IV therapy

COACT principles

Education

Accredited nursing program

CRNA registration/eligibility

Tools

BCLS-HCP

IV certification

Foley care

Job description

5W is a combined medicine/orthopedic surgical unit. We are recruiting a Registered Nurse who will work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality, patient/family centered care to a variety of patients with complex and diverse care needs. The RN will utilize nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teaching, counseling, and advocating on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, and the provision of safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

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.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: 5W Combined Medicine/Surgery
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 10-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
• 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: 5W Combined Medicine/Surgery
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 10-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
• 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:

A minimum of 2 years recent (within the last 3 years) adult acute medical and/or surgical nursing experience is required. A strong understanding of COACT principles. Demonstrated ability to work and lead in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients and families in stressful situations. Strong clinical and assessment skills necessary (Patient assessment, IV certified, CVC/PICC certified, Foley insertion, and Glucometer certified, etc.). Must have excellent interpersonal communication, effective time management, and organizational skills required to work with the multidisciplinary team. Must be able to work in a fast-paced department that is variable, unpredictable, and has competing priorities. Strong conflict resolution skills are necessary. Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner with all members of the healthcare team and with patients and family members. Ability to lift and turn patients safely using appropriate techniques and equipment (IYM).

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous acute medicine, surgical or emergency nursing experience.

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.

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