Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

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

Job summary

As a Registered Nurse in the Foothills Medical Centre Emergency Department, you will provide comprehensive nursing care in a fast paced, supportive environment. You will triage patients, perform assessments, coordinate admissions, and help with safe discharges or transfers while working closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high quality, patient and family centered care.

This role includes a research-based mentorship program for new recruits, opportunities for education and

Qualifications

• Completed 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.
• 2 years' experience on a surgical or acute care medical unit.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Triage, patient care and assessments for ED population.
• Manage admissions and transfers to other units.
• Support safe discharges and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and mentors.
• Engage in leadership and mentorship programs.

Skills

Prioritization

Assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Interprofessional collaboration

Adaptability

Fast-paced environment

Education

Accredited nursing education program

CRNA registration eligibility

BCLS-HCP certification

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

Your Opportunity

We are looking for RNs who love a challenging, fast paced, supportive environment and want an opportunity to maximize their nursing skills at the Foothills Medical Centre Emergency Department. As the Level 1 trauma center for Southern Alberta and the destination site for Cardiac Sciences, Clinical Neurosciences and Cancer Care, you will have the accountability for the delivery of high quality, accessible, sustainable, patient and family focused care for the Emergency services. We have an exciting position available for you to join our well-respected and valued team that has a great reputation for tremendously skilled nurses. Here, you will find unmatched teamwork, collaboration, and support from colleagues and our entire interdisciplinary team. The Emergency RN’s role is to provide thorough assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, or restoring health, preventing illness, injury and disability. Your duties include triaging, patient care and assessing admissions, managing safe discharges or transfers to other units, and prioritizing care needs for the Emergency Department population while working closely within professional interdisciplinary and interdepartmental teams. We have a research-based mentorship program for all new recruits as well as distinct opportunities for advancement in the department. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with an advanced scope of practice. We offer educational and leadership opportunities, experience with interdisciplinary and interdepartmental Emergency Simulation exercises, and a position where you play an integral role in the delivery of patient care for Albertans. If you are passionate about providing excellence in quality patient care, and want to grow your nursing career and skillset, we invite you to apply today.

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: Emergency Department Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 24-AUG-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 14-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

• 2 years' experience on a surgical or acute care medical unit.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated strong prioritization and assessment skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workloads.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Charge nurse experience.
• Triage nurse experience.
• ACLS.
• TNCC.
• Cardiac monitoring/ECG interpretation.
• Familiarity with Connect Care.