Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing services in Slave Lake. The position requires an accredited nursing degree, registration eligibility, and 1-2 years of acute care experience. You will play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and advocacy while being part of a supportive healthcare team. This position offers competitive pay and a working environment with a variety of nursing challenges.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider certification.
• 1-2 years of acute care or ER nursing experience in a rural environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients and families.
• Ensure safety and well-being of patients during care.
• Advocate on behalf of patients and their families.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Connect Care experience

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity:

Slave Lake is a small town in northern Alberta, Canada about 255 km (124.3 mi) northwest of Edmonton and a similar distance southwest of Fort McMurray. It is located on the southeast shore of Lesser Slave Lake, at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 88, in the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124. Life in the Slave Lake Region is exciting! With all of the summer and winter activities and annual events, the region has something for everyone. Indoor recreation facilities located throughout the region boast numerous activities for all to enjoy year-round. “Going to the Lake” takes on a whole new meaning when visiting Alberta’s largest automobile-accessible lake—over 1,150 square kilometers! Enjoy paddle boarding, boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, water skiing, or just relax at the beach. Come for the adventure. Stay for the lifestyle. Gather with family and friends for the many exciting events hosted annually within the region. Enjoy the annual Show n’ Shine Car show, Riverboat Daze, Easter Family Egg-stravaganza, Relay-for-Life, Spooktacular Halloween Party, and various Christmas Charity events to name a few. There is something for everyone almost every weekend in the Slave Lake Region. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. For more information about the friendly community of Slave Lake, please copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f84WXNsR4ho. New Grads are welcome!

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 of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, 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; Emergency
• Primary Location: Slave Lake Healthcare Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• 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 Psychiatric Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4) and NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification.

Additional Required Qualifications

At least 1-2 years of acute care or ER nursing experience in a rural environment. Connect Care experience.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.