Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Pincher Creek; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse for casual/relief coverage in Pincher Creek Health Centre, covering acute care and Emergency Department responsibilities. The role requires recent medical/surgical, maternity and ER nursing experience and active nursing registration with CRNA, plus BCLS-HCP certification.

The position offers flexible shifts (days/evenings/nights) in a rural Alberta community with access to mountainous recreation.

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 variety of nursing services to patients, families and communities.
• Use nursing processes with critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
• Teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and families.
• Play a leadership role in an integrated and holistic approach to patient care.
• Provide safe, quality patient and family centered care.

Skills

Critical thinking

BCLS-HCP

Wound care

IV insertion

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Job description

Pincher Creek currently has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse in a casual / relief employee position on acute care and in the Emergency Department.The Pincher Creek Health Care Centre has 16 acute care beds, two operating rooms, and an emergency room. As well the Centre 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 all outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. With a variety of winter and summer activities and a diversity of amenities and tourist attractions, Pincher Creek embodies the benefits of balancing work with life. Of course, if you need some time in the city, Lethbridge is just an hour’s drive away and Great Falls, Montana is only four hours for a weekend of shopping in the states.

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: Acute Care; Emergency
• Primary Location: Pincher Creek Health Centre
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 22-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Acute Care; Emergency
• Primary Location: Pincher Creek Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 22-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends,
• 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.

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.

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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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

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