Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Pincher Creek; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service in Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse for a temporary part-time position in the acute care and emergency department. The role includes providing essential nursing services, ensuring patient safety, and supporting holistic patient care. Required qualifications include an accredited nursing education and current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Benefits are offered in this position located in Pincher Creek.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients and communities.
• Ensure safety and well-being of patients.
• Lead in supporting integrated and holistic patient care.

Skills

Acute Care Nursing

Emergency Room Nursing

Wound Care

IV Insertion

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Active/eligible for registration with CRNA

Tools

Defibrillation

Acute Care certifications

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: Pincher Creek currently has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse in a benefit eligible Temporary part-time position in acute care and the emergency department. The Pincher Creek Health Care Centre has 16 acute care beds, two operating rooms, and an emergency room. The Centre also includes home care services, diagnostic imaging, Radiology Associates, laboratory services, Allied Health services, acute and ambulatory care, and public health nursing. This environment is suitable for a Registered Nurse who has recent medical/surgical, maternity and emergency nursing experience. The Town of Pincher Creek is a well-established community located at the edge of southern Alberta. Nestled near the mountains, Castle Mountain is a short drive away and Waterton Lakes National Park is also just a quick jaunt for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. If you need some time in the city, Lethbridge is an hour’s drive away and Great Falls, Montana is four hours for a weekend of shopping in the states.

Responsibilities

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.

Position Details

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Acute Care / Emergency Department
• Primary Location: Pincher Creek Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At UNA only
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 14-NOV-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-DEC-2025
• Temporary End Date: 29-MAR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

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) and NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification. Note: No links.

Additional Required Qualifications: Recent experience in Acute Care Nursing, Women’s Health and/or Labor and Delivery and Emergency Room Nursing required. Current experience with Wound Care, dressing changes, tube feeds, TPN, IV Insertion and PICC lines, wound and skin care required.

Preferred Qualifications: Defibrillation, IV, NRP and ACLS certifications preferred. If not completed prior to hire, can be completed within 3 months of hire through in-service education. Emergency Room and Labor and Delivery experience and associated certifications preferred.