Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse for Milk River Health Centre to deliver patient-centered care across emergency and long-term settings. The role emphasizes safety, critical thinking, and a holistic approach, supporting health promotion for a rural community.

Provisional permit holders are paid to start with rate adjustments once full practice permits are obtained. The posting outlines casual/relief employment with shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends in Milk

Qualifications

• Current or eligible CRNA registration with CRNA.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers certification.
• If not practiced in 5 years, complete CRNA Medication Management modules before employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of nursing services to patients, families and communities.
• Apply nursing processes through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
• Lead in an integrated, holistic approach to patient care and health promotion.

Skills

BCLS-HCP

CRNA registration eligibility

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity exists to provide healthcare in a rural community as a Registered Nurse in Milk River, Alberta. The Town of Milk River (population about 825) is located about 300 kilometers southeast of Calgary and about an hour southeast of Lethbridge. It is the only place you can reach the US border in 10 minutes’ drive! Visit the spectacular Waterton National Park in just over an hour’s drive, and ancient Indigenous stone writings only a half hour away! Along with its extremely low land prices, friendly small-town living, and its close proximity to both Lethbridge and the Canada/United States Border, and the warm Southern Alberta chinooks, Milk River is an attractive place to call home. Serving the farming and ranching community, the Milk River Health Centre provides a range of health care services to including emergency, long term care, lab & diagnostic imaging, along with other allied health programs.

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 Details:

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Emergency Room, Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Milk River Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 01-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• 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.
• 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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CTAS, FERN preferred.