Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in a rural Alberta community is looking for a Registered Nurse to deliver a broad range of nursing care in a blended acute/ER and continuing care environment.

You will lead LPNs and Health Care Attendants, apply nursing processes, and advocate for patients and families while prioritizing safety and well-being. A meaningful community role with varied shifts.

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, communities and populations.
• Lead and support LPNs and Health Care Attendants in caring for acute and long-term care clients.
• Apply nursing processes through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
• Teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Opportunity

Myron Thompson Health Centre is in a rural community in west central Alberta. Registered Nurses (RNs) work in a multidisciplinary team to provide nursing care in a blended acute/ER and continuing care environment. This environment is suitable for candidates who enjoy the challenge of providing a broad spectrum of nursing care and who have experience in such settings as ER, med-surg, cardiac. The incumbent is also depended upon for leadership to LPNs and Health Care Attendants in caring for our acute and long-term care clients. Myron Thompson Health Centre is an intimate team environment providing care with 14 acute care beds, 5 long term care beds, 4 restorative beds and a five-stretcher emergency department. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsqd4FBKwFg), the surrounding rural districts of Mountain View County (http://www.mountainviewcounty.com/) and Clearwater County (http://www.clearwatercounty.ca/). 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. http://tools.canlearn.ca/cslgs-scpse/cln-cln/lfnd-erpm/2-eng.do?pc_id=655053

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, Long Term Care

Primary Location

Myron Thompson Health Centre

Location Details

As Per Location

Multi‑Site

At (UNA only)

FTE

0.65

Posting End Date

28-SEP-2026

Employee Class

Regular Part Time

Date Available

08-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift

11.05

Length of Shift in weeks

12

Shifts per cycle

26

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

Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and problem solving ability in a charge nurse role in an acute care setting. Significant experience in preferably multiple acute clinical settings such as ER, acute care, med-surg, cardiac. Demonstrated achievement in continual professional development and maintaining clinical competence. Current completion of the following AHS facilitated con-ed or other employer equivalency is advantageous in this competition. Internal applicants, submit a MLL education summary. It’s Your Move. Continuing Care Health Service Standards. Reporting and Learning System for Patient Safety. Patient and Family Centered Care 101. Appropriate use of Antipsychotics or Understanding Responsive Behaviors or Supportive Pathways. Emergency Response Codes. Palliative Care – Death Dying and Dementia or LEAP or Palliative Care 101. Anaphylaxis protocol review. Annual Continuing Education. Infection prevention and control (IPC) is everyone’s business. IV pump certification. Procedural Sedation Qualifying exam. Informed consent - basics. Informed consent – adults with impaired capacity/ minors and mature minors. Current unrestricted CRNA registration. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job including shift work. Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office. Current CPR for HCP.

Preferred Qualifications

ACLS, TNCC, MOREOB, NRP, Lead 2 cardiac monitoring and CTAS are preferred.