Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Two Hills; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in rural Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Two Hills Health Centre. This position involves providing quality nursing care, utilizing critical thinking, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited nursing program and possess BCLS certification. A minimum of one year experience in Acute and Emergency nursing is preferred. Competitive salary ranging from $43.26 to $59.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Proficiency in relevant technical nursing skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, and communities.
• Utilize nursing processes through critical thinking and problem solving.
• Demonstrate leadership in health promotion and patient-centered care.

Skills

Patient and Family Centered Care

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: If you are a Registered Nurse who likes small town living, this position in Two Hills might be for you! As the successful candidate for this position, you will cover Acute Care and Emergency in the Two Hills Health Centre and model Patient and Family Centered Care. Situated 135km east of Edmonton, Two Hills is a rural town serving an agricultural region. The town has a population of 1,379 while the county has approximately 4,500 people. Residents have easy access to the downtown and commercial areas, as well as several parks and playgrounds. The town has a grocery store, several restaurants, gas stations, two banks, various businesses, churches, two schools with Kindergarten to grade 12, an arena, curling rink, gym and a golf course. Within a half-hour drive are three beautiful lakes ideal for camping and fishing. As members of the nursing team, Registered Nurses (RNs) are responsible and accountable for the safe quality care of clients. RNs assess, coordinate and participate in total nursing care for patients and supervise in accordance with CARNA nursing practice standards, as well as provide leadership, direction and encouragement to staff.

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.

Responsibilities

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Acute Care, Emergency Department, (SAGE) Stroke and Geriatric Empowerment Rehabilitation Unit
• Primary Location: Two Hills Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-NOV-2025
• Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

• 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: If you have recently received your CRNA permit, and have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last 5 years (excluding new graduates), completion of the FREE NextGenU Health Assessment Resources course – enroll here Course: NI Fundamentals of Nursing (nextgenu.org) Course: Health Assessment Resources (nextgenu.org). In addition, the incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: actively integrates Patient and Family Centered Care principles into practice; excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with the multidisciplinary team; critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem solving; excellent time management and prioritization skills; competence in relevant technical nursing skills and willingness to learn new skills; ongoing responsibility for maintaining own continuing professional and practice competencies through professional development activities; ability to work shift work and meet physical demands of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum one (1) year Acute and Emergency nursing experience is preferred. Experience with Connect Care and general computer skills are preferred. CTAS and ACLS are preferred.