Registered Nurse - Acute Surgical Unit

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) for PCU 33 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. You will provide comprehensive nursing care to neurosurgery, ortho spine and trauma patients, using critical thinking to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care with a family-centered approach.

The role requires leadership in coordinating Care Hub teams across shifts, direct supervision of care staff, and potential charge nurse responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with CRNA (College of Registered Nurses of Alberta).
• BCLS-HCP certification required.
• Must be able to lift/mobilize patients and perform physical tasks.
• Two years neuro/ortho/trauma surgical experience required.
• Experience with IV, PCA, epidural, central line preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and priority setting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to neurosurgery, orthopaedic spine and trauma patients.
• Lead and support Care Hub nursing across shifts with RNs, LPNs and aides.
• Direct and monitor care provided by health care aides and support LPNs.
• Take on charge nurse duties as required to ensure patient safety.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives at the frontline.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Priority setting

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) is one of two Tertiary Trauma Centers in the City of Edmonton and is one of Alberta’s largest and longest serving hospitals. Centrally located in Edmonton’s downtown core, the RAH serves a diverse community, including some of our province’s most vulnerable and marginalized populations. PCU 33 is a 31-bed unit providing care to neurosurgery, Ortho spine and trauma surgical patients. PCU 33 also features 6 surgical observation beds that require extra training for registered nurses on the unit. Patients are received from the operating room, emergency department, intensive care units, and directly from home and/or medical clinics. This unit offers a unique, employer-paid learning opportunity for RNs to receive specialized "obs training" in the management of spine/trauma patients, enhancing their nursing skillsets while contributing to delivery of meaningful patient care outcomes. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with exceptional clinical and critical thinking skills and the adaptability and enthusiasm to excel in our Acute Surgical Unit. RNs in this area are responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family care in accordance with the RAH and AHS policies and procedures. We implement Care Hub nursing on all shifts with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and health care aids working collaboratively to their full scope of practice. This RN position will require you to perform moderate to heavy work on a regular basis in order to ensure safe patient care and safety of unit staff. All staff are required to assist with mobilization of patients with a variety of ambulation needs. The expectation is to direct and monitor the care provided by health care aids and support your LPN peers as well as take on the responsibility of charge nurse as required.

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

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Inpatient Unit 33
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• 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: 11-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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

• This job is physically demanding; the incumbent will be required to assist with lifting, turning, and mobilizing patients as well as other physical tasks.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrated reliability.
• Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Preference given to nurses with cardiac monitoring and invasive pressure monitoring experience.
• IV, PCA, epidural, central line experience required.
• Successful candidates will be expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives at the front line, supporting and maintaining high quality patient care strategies within the surgery program.
• Two years previous neuro/Ortho/trauma surgical experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years Charge nurse experience is preferred.
• ACLS and /or TNCC training is an asset.