Registered Nurse, Mackenzie Place

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Grande Prairie is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered care in a specialized environment. The role involves supporting patients with dementia syndrome and complex behavioral issues, ensuring their safety through critical thinking and advocacy. The position offers a competitive salary and includes a Rural Retention Allowance for eligible employees.

Benefits

Rural retention allowance up to $3,000 annually

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients and their families.
• Utilize nursing processes for safety and well-being.
• Lead in supporting holistic patient care and health maintenance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Patient advocacy

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Job description

Your Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse who will have opportunity to work within a dynamic environment that is designed to meet the needs of individuals who present with a combination of dementia syndrome and complex behavioral issues. Reporting to the Care Manager, you will play a key role in clinical practice. We embrace the philosophy of person and family centered care and recognize that each client and family member have unique values, personal history and an equal right to dignity, respect, and to participate fully in their environment. Your success will come from creating partnerships and relationships with clients, families and coworkers that will lead to the best client outcomes and enhance quality of life. The city of Grande Prairie is located in northwest Alberta and has something for everyone. A growing city with over 60,000 residents and serving approximately 260,000 people in the surrounding area. We have many activities at our numerous parks, recreation centres and golf courses, alongside a vibrant arts and culture community and a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities.

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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 AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, 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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Type A Continuing Care Home, Mackenzie Place
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.74
• Posting End Date: 03-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 13-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• 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. If you have not practiced as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Qualifications

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Seniors Health experience preferred working with residents with unpredictable behaviours.