Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp P/T Benefits

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Wetaskiwin is seeking a dedicated Perioperative Registered Nurse to join the operating room team. This role covers perioperative patient care with scrub and circulating duties, aligned with CRNA, ORNAC, and CSA standards, in a busy Wetaskiwin OR with three theatres.

The position reports to the OR department Manager and offers a temporary PT role (0.60 FTE) with benefits, starting mid-October 2026, and includes a shift mix of days, evenings, and on call.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the CRNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative patient care in scrub and circulating roles.
• Maintain safety and quality through nursing processes and teamwork.
• Lead and support an integrated approach to patient care in the OR/PACU.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing degree

Active RN license (CRNA)

Tools

BCLS-HCP

OR orientation

Job description

Wetaskiwin has an exciting opportunity as a Perioperative Registered Nurse. Wetaskiwin is a busy OR with three theaters performing a variety of general, gynecological, and ophthalmologic surgeries in addition to the well-established endoscopy program. We are excited to be working on expanding our programs in alignment with the Alberta Surgical Initiative and are looking for a dedicated Perioperative Registered Nurse to join our team. As a Perioperative Nurse, you will report to the Operating Room department Manager and will be responsible for providing perioperative patient care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA). You will demonstrate full-scope competence in delivering safe, effective, and efficient care in both the scrub and circulating roles as an integral part of the surgical team.Wetaskiwin is located 70 km south of Edmonton in the heart of Central Alberta. The city name comes from the Cree word which means “the hills where peace was made”. You can take a self-guided tour through the historic downtown and read about the peace cairn that commemorates sixty years of peace between the Blackfoot and the Cree. Wetaskiwin has an extensive trail system that leads you around the entire city with a direct connection to By-the-Lake Park. Year-round markets provide citizens and visitors with fresh fruit, produce and many different homemade items. The Manluk Centre offers swim lessons, fitness programs and Aquatic Leadership courses, as well as party facilities. There’s always something to do in Wetaskiwin!

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: Operating Room/PACU
• Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 34
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, On Call
• 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: Operating Room/PACU
• Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 34
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, On Call
• 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:

Successful completion and certification from an approved Perioperative Nursing program or minimum two years of experience in an operating room setting within the last 5 years. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

CNA perioperative certification.

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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