Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

The Red Deer Regional Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a newly renovated 20-bed unit providing comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients. As an ICU RN, you will act as a primary caregiver, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality care to patients and their families.

Provisional permit holders are paid a rate of $40.76 to $55.79 per hour, with pay adjusted upon full practice permit to the UNA rate.

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 and families.
• Utilize nursing processes with critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
• Teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and families; lead holistic patient care.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists and social workers.

Skills

BCLS-HCP

Communication skills

Acute care experience

Nursing computer skills

Shift work ability

ACLS asset

Education

RN education program

Job description

The Red Deer Regional Hospital Intensive Care Unit is a newly renovated 20 bed unit offering a wide variety of nursing services to patients and families in the critical care setting. The ICU RN acts as a primary caregiver to these patients and families while working collaboratively with physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, pharmacists, and social workers. If you are motivated by improving best practices, a challenging work environment, and providing excellent patient care, the Intensive Care Unit may be for you!

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: Intensive Care Unit
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 15-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 32
• 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: Intensive Care Unit
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 15-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 32
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• 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

The successful candidate will possess minimum: 2 years acute care Medical/surgical experience and/or ICU experience. Excellent computer skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Proven competence in relevant technical nursing skills. Demonstrated responsibility to maintaining own continuing competence and willingness to learn new skills through Professional Development activities. ACLS certification would be considered an asset; however, training will be provided to the ideal candidate. Ability to work shifts and meet the physical requirement of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree is preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice will be considered.

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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