Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse

Primary Care Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Care Alberta is offering the Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program (GNTPP) for new Registered Nurses in Alberta. The 12‑month program combines enhanced orientation with a Clinical Guide and then independent practice with mentor support. Units include Health Promotion & Education, with potential placement across UNA sites.

Provisional permits are paid at $40.76–$55.79/hr, and full permits align with the UNA RN rate. Location is Village Square Leisure Centre in Calgary area.

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 certification.
• Graduates within 12 months of start date for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of nursing services to patients and families.
• Utilize nursing processes with critical thinking and decision making.
• Teach, counsel and advocate for patients and families.
• Lead in delivering safe, holistic, patient-centered care.

Skills

BCLS-HCP

CRNA eligibility

Immunization skills

Critical thinking

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Step into your nursing career with confidence. Join Alberta’s Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program. Have you recently graduated as a Registered Nurse and ready to launch your nursing career? Whether you're drawn to the energy of urban centers or the close-knit feel of rural communities, opportunities await in our Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program (GNTPP). This isn’t about “hitting the ground running”. It’s about growing into your role with the support you deserve. You’ll be paired with experienced peers who guide you every step of the way, helping you build your skills, competence, and confidence in a safe and supportive environment. Start strong. Grow steadily. Thrive with support. The GNTPP is 12 months in duration and structured into two phases: Phase 1 - Enhanced Orientation: You will be in supernumerary (not counted in staffing numbers) and paired with a Clinical Guide (experienced RN) to develop and complete a personalized learning plan. The duration of this phase is flexible, based on your individual learning and transition needs. Phase 2 - Independent Practice with Support: After successfully completing Phase 1 - Enhanced Orientation, you will transition to independent practice while having access to an assigned mentor for ongoing support throughout the remaining 12 months of the program. After transitioning to independent practice, you will be required to apply for available vacant positions of no less than 0.5 FTE in a similar practice setting, ideally within the same unit, program, site, or office.

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 of the organization.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: SN Registered Nurse NGT
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Health Promotion & Education
• Primary Location: Village Square Leisure Centre
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 04-JAN-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: SN Registered Nurse NGT
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Health Promotion & Education
• Primary Location: Village Square Leisure Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 04-JAN-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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.Eligibility is restricted to Graduate Nurses, Graduate Psychiatric Nurses, Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses who have graduated within 12 months prior to the anticipated start date of the program and who have not yet obtained a regular position with a Provincial Health Entity.Candidates selected for an interview must review the UNA Letter of Understanding #29 - Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program prior to the interview. For details, visit https://www.una.ca/collectiveagreements.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Lift/carry supplies up to a minimum of 30 lbs. Ability to raise arms to shoulder height in a repetitive movement and fine motor hand coordination required for immunization. Ability to bend, twist, kneel and respond safely and quickly to a variety of emergency situations. Independently perform the skills of a certified BLS provider. Sit, stand for a minimum of 30 minutes. Work within outreach sites that have no consistent ergonomic setup. Final focus in any of the following areas; Prenatal, Labour & Delivery, Postpartum, Pediatrics, or Public Health. Effective and efficient time management. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse clients from various cultures, ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. Proficient computer and keyboarding skills. Demonstrate culturally competent care. Conduct contemporaneous electronic documentation at the point of care. Self-directed and able to exercise critical thinking and independent nursing judgement in a fast-paced stressful environment. Able to make critical decisions and respond safely and quickly to situations/settings (e.g., anaphylaxis, frequent faints, post-partum depression screening, emergency response).

Preferred Qualifications:

Final focus, or other practicum or student nurse experience in Public Health.

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