Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team at Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre. This role offers the opportunity for professional development and requires strong collaboration skills to ensure high-quality patient care. The position is vital in delivering safe, effective healthcare within a well-respected facility that values community involvement.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Completion of required courses if not practiced in last five years.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients and families.
• Utilize nursing processes through critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Play a leadership role in supporting integrated patient care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Active or eligible for registration with CRNA

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre (WHCC) has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN). This position will report to the Unit Manager - Wetaskiwin and will support the medical unit. The RN will be committed to providing open communication and feedback with respect for colleagues, care providers, patients and families. The RN will also work as a member of a health care team, collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of the patients/clients. The RN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care and should expect to work to their full scope of practice. This position offers the opportunity for both personal and professional development within a variety of teams. Your orientation will consist of online learning, classroom time and buddy shifts to the unit. Extended orientation for new grads is available. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness. Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre is a large rural hospital with 3 inpatient units ranging from 16 - 27 beds. The facility also includes an Emergency department, Operating Rooms, an Obstetrical unit, and other community outpatient programs such as Endoscopy, rehabilitation services, Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging. Wetaskiwin is located 70 km south of Edmonton in the heart of Central Alberta. Wetaskiwin is a city rich in history, culture and diversity. From the historic downtown to golf courses, fitness programs, and NASCAR racetrack, there is always something to do in Wetaskiwin! Please note that it is policy that all applications are made online and resumes dropped off will not be accepted. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

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 shall be paid $39.58 /hour - $54.16/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Unit 33 - Acute Care Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 20-JUN-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-JUN-2025 Temporary End Date: 13-MAY-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 28 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)

Additional Required Qualifications:

Strong communication skills both written and orally.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum (1) year employment as a registered nurse in acute care in the last (3) years. Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale. Connect Care experience. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training course.