Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Rocky Mountain House; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) works in the Acute Care and Emergency settings at Rocky Mountain House. The role provides care to emergency patients and acutely ill inpatients within a collaborative team including physicians, unit clerks and health care aides.

Orientation includes online learning, classroom time, and buddy shifts with extended orientation for new grads. A rural generalist scope and ongoing professional development are emphasized within UNA/UNA agreements.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the 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 years, complete required courses prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to emergency patients and acute medical inpatients.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Support open communication and feedback with colleagues, patients and families.
• Act as a leader within the care team and ensure patient safety and well-being.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Accredited nursing education program

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) works in the Acute Care and Emergency settings. Staff provide care to emergency patients and to acute medical inpatients. This combined unit fosters a strong collaborative team environment with Nurses, Physicians, Unit Clerks, and Health Care Aides. The rural generalist nurse provides care to a diverse cohort of patients. Unit specific orientation is required prior to providing care.This position will report to the Unit Manager - Rocky Mountain House and will support two programs: Acute Care and Emergency. The RN will be committed to providing open communication and feedback with respect for colleagues, care providers, patients and families. The RN will also work as a member of a health care team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of the patients/clients. The RN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care and should expect to work to their full scope of practice. This position offers the opportunity for both personal and professional development within a variety of teams. Your orientation will consist of online learning, classroom time and buddy shifts to the units. Extended orientation for new grads is available.The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for the Rural Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program if you meet other eligibility requirements.Attention Registered Nurses! This position may qualify for a $15,000 to $20,000 Recruitment Incentive.

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: Rocky Mountain House HC
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 19-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 21-FEB-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• 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: Acute Care, Emergency
• Primary Location: Rocky Mountain House HC
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 19-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 21-FEB-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per Cycle: 40
• 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.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:

Education in CTAS, Cardiac Arrest Management (CAM) Basic and Advanced or ACLS, Trauma 101 or TNCC, Pediatric Building Blocks or PALS, and ENPEP.IV and CVAD competency.Other courses and training applicable to the rural acute and emergency setting an asset.Charge Nurse training.

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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