Registered Nurse – Graduate Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is offering the Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program (GNTPP) for new Registered Nurses in Alberta. The 12‑month program combines enhanced orientation with independent practice and a learning plan, with mentorship throughout the transition.

Phase 1 provides supernumerary time and a Clinical Guide to develop your personalized plan, while Phase 2 supports independent practice with ongoing mentor assistance across the remaining year.

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 and who have not yet obtained a regular position with a Provincial Health Entity.
• For details, visit https://www.una.ca/collectiveagreements.

Responsibilities

• As a Registered Nurse, provide nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations with safety and well‑being.
• Utilize nursing processes through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making; teach, counsel and advocate for patients and families.
• Provide safe, quality patient and family centered care aligned with the organization's vision and values.

Job description

Your Opportunity

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

Emergency

Primary Location

Rockyview General Hospital

Location Details

As Per Location

Multi-Site

At (UNA only)

FTE

1.00

Posting End Date

16-NOV-2026

Temporary Employee Class

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available

16-FEB-2027

Temporary End Date

16-FEB-2028

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. 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

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have at least 6 months of acute care medical/surgical nursing experience post-graduation from an Alberta nursing program.