Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Sylvan Lake is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for Home Care in a Casual/Relief capacity. You will deliver nursing services, coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team and participate in patient/family teaching to ensure safe, quality care in home settings.

The role requires active CRNA registration, BCLS-HCP certification, and a valid driver’s license. Previous home care, wound care, and palliative support experience are highly valued.

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.
• Valid Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Physically able to perform all assigned tasks and may involve home visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of nursing services to patients, families and communities.
• Lead and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for care planning and coordination.
• Coordinate referrals and educate patients and families to support safe, effective care.
• Deliver wound care and palliative home therapies as needed.

Skills

Home care experience

Wound care

Patient & family education

Leadership & coordination

Education

RN credential (CRNA registration)

Tools

Connect Care

Service Authorizations

RAI-HC

Netcare

AADLs

HPT

Job description

Reporting to the Care Manager, the Case Manager is responsible for directing the care of clients under the home care program. Using your strong assessment, organizational, and leadership skills you will identify the needs of the client and facilitate with the interdisciplinary team the appropriate internal and external resources required. You will interact with the team and client/family to coordinate care planning and facilitate client and family teaching. Through the development of the care plan you will ensure services are provided and modified on an ongoing basis or as needed. The successful candidate will play a key role in timely and appropriate referrals to stakeholders as relevant and/or provide direct care as needed. Your experience in providing wound care and knowledge of the wound care principles and products, as well as palliative and home parenteral therapy will be essential to making you successful in this position.

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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Home Care
• Primary Location: Sylvan Lake ComHlt/MentalHlth
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Home Care
• Primary Location: Sylvan Lake ComHlt/MentalHlth
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

Valid Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.Physically able to perform all assigned tasks and may involve physical exertion not limited to climbing stairs, walking outside, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and carrying which may involve visits to client homes that are not ideal.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years Home Care experience within the last 5 years of nursing preferred, although, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered. Current use of Connect Care, Service Authorizations, RAI-HC, Netcare, and AADLs. Experience with HPT, wound care, client teaching, palliative support. Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management and ability to work in a collaborative team demonstrating adaptability and flexibility.

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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