Registered Nurse - Designated Float

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a designated float role in Home Care across Calgary sites. The incumbent will perform nursing assessments, provide direct care, and coordinate case management with an interdisciplinary team.

You will support clients/families in their homes or alternate settings, adapting care plans as needed and reporting to the Home Care Manager. Travel within rural Calgary areas is expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessments, case coordination and direct care in home and community settings.
• Coordinate and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan and modify care based on client needs.
• Report to the Home Care Manager and support an integrated, holistic approach to patient care.
• Travel to rural Calgary-area sites as required and manage safety and logistics for care delivery.

Skills

Accountability

Systems thinking

Creative thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Completion of accredited nursing education program

Active or eligible for CRNA registration

Current BCLS-HCP certification

Tools

None

Job description

This exciting opportunity as Registered Nurse, Designated Float covers planned and unplanned staff absences.Integrated Home Care uses a strengths–based Client Centered Case Management practice framework. Using a person-centered approach you will develop a care plan supporting the client/family to identify needs, focus on strengths, set achievable personal health and self-care goals and provide direct nursing care. In collaboration with the client/family and interdisciplinary team you will ensure services are provided and modified on an ongoing basis, based on client’s response to interventions, incorporating stewardship into service authorization.You will report to the Home Care Manager and will be responsible for coordinating and providing quality care to clients in the community. You will provide nursing assessments, case coordination and direct care in partnership with short term and long term clients and their families in their own residence or an alternate care setting, as determined by the assessment.The successful incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: personal and professional accountability, systems thinking, creative thinking, communicating and building relationships, organizational and time management skills, interpersonal skills and intermediate level of computer skills.This role requires flexibility, adaptability and rural/remote travelling; possession of a valid drivers’ license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work related purposes. This position works out of 3 sites: Northwest Centre 1, East Calgary Health Centre and South Calgary Health Centre.

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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Adults Team, Home and Community Care, Calgary Corridor
• Primary Location: Northwest Centre 1
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 26-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 38
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Adults Team, Home and Community Care, Calgary Corridor
• Primary Location: Northwest Centre 1
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 38
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

The candidate must have at least 5 years of nursing experience with a minimum of 2 years of community nursing experience including 1 year of recent Home Care nursing experience providing case management and nursing interventions. A valid Driver’s License and a vehicle in good repair. Ability to lift 30 lbs.You will be required to operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and for manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling) as a regular part of the job.Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) from Heart and Stroke Foundation within the last 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; Experience working with acute clients and/or long term clients with a focus on chronic disease management; Experience providing case management, client teaching and professional nursing interventions including but not limited to Home Parenteral Therapy (HPT), wound care, ostomy care; Experience supporting vulnerable clients those requiring palliative, mental health and/or addictions support. Level 2 McMaster AHS Case Management education an asset.

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.

Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Northwest Centre 1

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Northwest Centre 1

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Northwest Centre 1