Registered Nurse (2025-0900)

Carewest Innovative Healthcare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Calgary seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for casual shifts. The RN will conduct client assessments, implement care plans, and monitor patient conditions in a complex care environment. Candidates must be registered with CARNA and have strong leadership and assessment skills. Competitive pay ranging from $39.21 to $51.46 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized nursing program.
• Current and active registration with CARNA required.
• 3 years nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive client assessments.
• Develop and implement client care plans.
• Monitor ongoing client care and conditions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Critical thinking

Education

Graduation from a recognized nursing program

BScN is preferred

Current registration with CARNA

CNA Certification an asset

Job description

Position Status: Casual Location: Royal Park, Complex Continuing Care BW Hours: 0.00 FTE: 0.00 Shift: Days/Evenings/Nights Shift Times: 0700-1515/1500-2315/2300-0715 Union: Non Union Nursing Rate of Pay: $39.21 – $51.46 plus applicable Educational Allowance PCN: N/A

Date Competition Closes: November 10, 2025

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Care, the Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated member of the interprofessional health care team who is responsible for completing comprehensive client assessments, developing and implementing client plans/care that address both physical and psycho-social care needs. This position monitors on-going client care and condition to ensure optimum functioning and assumes professional accountability for complex/unstable clients. This position administers prescribed medications, supervises the delivery of medications by unregulated staff and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. The registered nurse teaches, counsels and advocates to enhance health and well being of clients and families.

Four domains are identifiable within the profession of nursing: clinical practice, administration, education and research. Key roles in clinical practice include: direct care provider, critical thinker, assessor and interpreter, coordinator of care, planner and evaluator, participant, developer and/or leader in quality improvement activities, decision maker and problem solver, case manager, client advocate, leader and mentor (College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta [CARNA], Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses, 2011). The nurse performs restricted activities and provides care to the needs of the client population and the service delivery system/model of care.

In keeping with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of Ethics, CARNA’s Nursing Practice Standards and Guidelines, Carewest’s Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care, and Carewest’s policies this position maintains professional and ethical standards at all times. The demonstration of leadership is critical for success in this position. Responsible for other related duties as required.

Program Summary

Complex Care — for frail seniors who require the care of an interdisciplinary team to maintain and improve quality of life in safe, comfortable and supportive environments. Carewest offers a mix of secured and unsecured units.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduation from a recognized nursing program;
• BScN is preferred;
• CNA Certification an asset (e.g. Gerontology, Rehabilitation, Hospice and Palliative Nursing).
• Current and active registration with CARNA required.
• Current and active Basic Life Support Provider CPR is required.
• 3 years nursing experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills required.