Registered Nurse - Labour & Maternity

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Calgary's Foothills Medical Centre seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver patient- and family-centered nursing care across the antenatal, intrapartum and immediate postpartum periods. You will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team and may rotate through Labour & Delivery, Triage, and High Risk Antepartum.

Provisional permits are eligible with salary adjustments as per UNA rules. Casual/Relief position with 12-hour shifts; adherence to unit policies and ongoing

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients and families across antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum periods.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, quality care.
• Maintain required certifications and competencies per unit guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Team player

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing education program

Tools

BCLS-HCP

Job description

Patient Care Unit 51, Foothills Medical Centre, is a tertiary level Labour & Delivery Unit, including Triage and High Risk Antepartum. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide patient and family centered nursing care throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and immediate postpartum period. You will work within a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic, fast paced area, which requires the ability to communicate effectively in a professional and respectful manner to ensure safe, quality care is provided. Over time, you will have the opportunity to provide nursing care in different areas within the unit including Labour & Delivery, the 7th floor Elective Cesarean Section Slate, Triage, High Risk Antepartum, the Labor and Delivery Operating/Recovery Room, and High Risk Rooms. As a member of the Labour and Delivery team it is expected that you will maintain all required certifications and competencies while working on the unit, adhere to policies, procedures, practice guidelines, AHS Values and Code of Conduct. Characteristics and abilities that will contribute to success in this area include: resiliency, accountability, concern for accuracy, physical stamina, and manual dexterity.

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: Unit 51, Maternity
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 04-JAN-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Unit 51, Maternity
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 04-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• 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:

Able to work effectively in stressful and emergent situations.Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary health care team.Demonstrated effective time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills.Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time.Able to lift, push, pull equipment, including, but not limited to stretchers and labor beds with patient.Able to participate in patient positioning and transfers.Able to work 12hr shifts, days and nights.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous obstetrical nursing experience.Recent critical care, medical surgical, and/or Operating Room experience.Current NRP Certification.Current Fetal Health Surveillance Certification.Skill set in infant assessment, nutrition and feeding.Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and risk management principles.

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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Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre