Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Wabasca-Desmarais; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Acute/ED unit in Wabasca-Desmarais. The role involves delivering comprehensive nursing care to patients and families, using critical thinking and established nursing processes, while advocating for patient safety and well-being.

Provisional permit holders are paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour; upon full practice permit, pay aligns with UNA rates. Emphasis on rural healthcare challenges, teamwork and ongoing professional development are

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.
• Experience or willingness to care for patients across the lifespan.
• Knowledge of rural and remote healthcare challenges.
• Adaptability and resourcefulness in changing clinical situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient- and family-centered care.
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse populations.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations.
• Utilize nursing processes with critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
• Teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and families.
• Play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance.
• Provide safe, quality patient and family-centered care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Cultural sensitivity

Adaptability

Lifelong learning

Education

Accredited nursing education program

CRNA registration eligibility

BCLS-HCP certification

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

Registered Nurse

Union

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program

Acute/ED

Primary Location

Wabasca/Desmarais Hlthcare Cnt

Location Details

As Per Location

Multi-Site

At (UNA only)

FTE

1.00

Posting End Date

31-AUG-2026

Employee Class

Regular Full Time

Date Available

10-SEP-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

$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

Experience or willingness to care for patients across the lifespan. Knowledge of rural and remote healthcare challenges. Adaptability and resourcefulness in changing clinical situations. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Commitment to patient- and family-centered care. Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse populations. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.