Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Cardston seeks a Registered Nurse for acute care and emergency settings at Cardston Health Centre. The role emphasizes patient safety, holistic care, and leadership in a busy unit. Provisional permits start at $40.76-$55.79/hr, with full permit pay aligned to UNA rates.

Minimum 1.00 FTE, posting closes 2026-10-05. Requires CRNA registration and BCLS-HCP; ACLS/TNCC/CTAS preferred. Equal opportunity employer with a strong patient-centered focus.

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 nursing care to patients, families and communities with a patient-centered approach.
• Demonstrate leadership with unit leadership and charge responsibilities.
• Apply critical thinking and effective communication in a high-acuity environment.

Skills

Registered Nurse

BCLS-HCP

ACLS

TNCC

CTAS

Critical thinking

Leadership

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Tools

ACLS

TNCC

CTAS

Job description

Nestled in the rolling foothills of southwest Alberta lies the quaint little town/county of Cardston. Just 30 minutes from the majestic Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Cardston is the only town that intersects both the Cowboy Trail and Canada's historic Mormon Trail. Rich in First Nations culture, pioneer heritage, cowboy tradition, and performing arts, Cardston makes a hospitable hub from which to experience southwest Alberta and Glacier National Park just across the border in Montana. If you enjoy an authentic experience, we invite you to saddle up and come to Cardston, a place for adventure, a place to come together, a place to remember!

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: Cardston Health Centre
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 15-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• 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: Cardston Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 15-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

Current certification for IV, defibrillation, and BGM.Demonstrates ability to work in a highly acute, very busy multi-disciplinary setting.Must demonstrate organization, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.The successful applicant will assume unit leadership and charge responsibilities consistent with their level of experience.Evidence of integrity, initiative and sound judgment.Demonstrate commitment to professional development.Ability to function effectively in a team environment.Excellent interpersonal and team communication skills.Demonstrate accountability for own practice.Must be committed to promoting a positive work environment.Must possess strong communication/interpersonal skills.Knowledge and skills relating to complex discharge planning.Holds Current CRNA License for 1 year.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred ACLS, TNCC, CTAS. FERN, LERN and rural experience.Minimum one-year Emergency Room experience preferred.

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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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.