Registered Nurse – DTC Surgical Suite

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking an experienced peri-operative Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Diagnostic Treatment Centre Surgical Suite. You will work across Urology, General Surgery, Thoracic, Plastic/Oral Maxillofacial, Neurosurgery and Orthopedics, both elective and emergency cases, and participate in on-call scheduling.

Leadership in clinical practice and resource management are essential to supporting patient care.

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 (BCLS-HCP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide peri-operative nursing care across diverse surgical services.
• Lead and support clinical practice, staff development and teamwork.
• Coordinate equipment and supplies for required cases and on-call shifts.
• Collaborate within an integrated multidisciplinary team and promote quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Registration with College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)

Tools

Electronic charting software

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

As a member of a multi disciplinary team, the experienced peri-operative Registered Nurse (RN) has focused skills in a variety of services that would include: Urology, General Surgery, Thoracic, Plastic/ Oral Maxiofacial Surgery, Neurosurgery and Orthopedics. Both scheduled (elective) and unscheduled (emergency) surgery is performed and the position requires the incumbent to do on-call shifts.The RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care during the peri-operative patient experience in accordance with hospital policies and standards. It is expected that the incumbent is able to provide leadership in clinical practice through management of patient care, anticipate needs of the patient including ensuring equipment and supplies are available for the required cases. The RN assumes responsibility and acts as a resource for staff skill development and support. As a leader and role model, the individual must demonstrate a professional, positive attitude, excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills and is able to contribute to quality initiatives and promotes a professional work environment at all times.The first 9-12 months of this opportunity will be scheduled at full-time hours to complete the requisite orientation.

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: Diagnostic Treatment Centre Surgical Suite
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 38
• 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: Diagnostic Treatment Centre Surgical Suite
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 38
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, 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:

Minimum of 5 years current general operating room experience in a high acuity OR Experience in a team leader role.Experience in a charge nurse/ leadership role; Charge Nurse duties will be expected.Ability to collaborate within the expectations of an integrated team.Ability to demonstrate advanced problem solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgment.Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift. Physically capable to lift, push and pull up to 20lbs of force.Ability to demonstrate communications skills that promote respect and a positive team environment.Incumbent should have effective interpersonal and written communication skills.Computer skills including experience with electronic charting & Microsoft Outlook.Must have the ability to successfully complete orientation at 38.75 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

Peri-operative Certificate from an approved school of nursing.Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) Certification in Peri-operative Nursing.Preference will be given to candidates with previous operating room experience who have taken a perioperative undergraduate course. At the discretion of the hiring manager may be considered for additional education in a perioperative nursing course.

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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