Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients under the direction of the Unit Manager/PCM. You will deliver safe, holistic patient and family-centered care and collaborate with the health care team to meet patient goals.

Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour; upon obtaining a full practice permit, rates align with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii).

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with CRNA and practice permit.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Provide safe, quality patient- and family-centered care.
• Lead and collaborate with the healthcare team to meet patient goals.
• Willing to work on all Medicine units as needed; shift work required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Job description

Your Opportunity

Under the direction of the Unit Manager/PCM, Medicine or designate, the Registered Nurse (RN), as a professional, bears the primary responsibility and accountability to assess needs, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients. The RN provides safe and effective nursing care to the full scope of their practice according to AHS policies/procedures and nursing care standards.

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: Medicine Program, Unit 17 Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.75 Posting End Date: 24-AUG-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 03-SEP-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 43 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

This is a front-line nursing position on a busy and diverse medical unit. Once trained and with the proper experience, the incumbent must be willing to work on all Medicine units as needed. Shift work is required. The RN is responsible to collaborate as a member of the healthcare team, delivering consistent quality care to meet the needs of the patients. The RN must have the ability to prioritize nursing actions to be in alignment of patient goals and treatment requirements in a timely and organized manner. The ability to cope and effectively perform in stressful and/or emergency situations is essential. This position is physically demanding, including (but not limited to) standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, carrying, twisting, bending, kneeling, crouching, overhead lifting, mobilization and repetitive movements. Must also have the ability to assist with all levels of care for bariatric patients, as well as the ability to handle 21-50 pounds frequently. The candidate must possess strong communication skills utilizing a variety of modalities (for example: verbal, written, active listening) and the ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of patients/family, relay patient information to primary health care provider(s), on and off-site, in a timely, concise, accurate manner, in order to facilitate the primary health care provider’s treatment decisions. 2 years of recent acute adult experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Palliative care nursing experience and charge nurse experience would be an asset. Computer experience is preferred. Responsible to maintain active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) throughout the duration of employment.