Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Town of Barrhead; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Barrhead seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver broad nursing services to patients and families within an integrated care model. You will apply nursing processes with critical thinking and decision making while teaching, counseling and advocating for patients and their families.

Provisional permit holders earn $40.76–$55.79/hour; upon full practice permit, pay aligns with UNA rates. The role includes day, evening, night, weekend and on-call shifts in acute care, ER and

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the CRNA.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.
• If not practiced within 5 years, complete required courses prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide wide range of nursing services to patients, families and communities.
• Utilize nursing processes with critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
• Teach, counsel and advocate for patients and families, promoting holistic care.

Education

Accredited nursing education program

CRNA registration

BCLS-HCP certification

CRNA Medication Management/NextGenU Health Assessment Resources

Job description

Your Opportunity

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 Details

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Acute care, ER, infusion clinic
• Primary Location: Barrhead Healthcare Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 28-JUN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• 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

• CTAS IV initiation and infusion certification or proof of competency Rural nursing experience Charge nurse experience in rural acute/ER setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Rural nurse CCT ACLS TNCC or equivalent