Registered Nurse - Medical Assessment Unit

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Assessment Unit at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. The role delivers comprehensive patient and family centered care, applying nursing processes and advancing health promotion within Unit 6 West - Medicine Program.

The successful candidate will hold an accredited nursing education program completion, be active or eligible for CRNA registration, and possess BCLS-HCP certification.

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 a wide range of nursing services to patients and families within Unit 6 West - Medicine Program.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, leadership and collaboration to support patient safety and holistic care.

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Job description

Registered Nurse - Medical Assessment Unit

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 6 West - Medicine Program
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.74
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 07-SEP-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Unit 6 West - Medicine Program
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.74
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 07-SEP-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Evenings, 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:

BCLS issued from Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC) only. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job; duties that involve periods of physical activity such as standing, bending, walking and lifting. Required to care for critically ill patients in Observation Rooms. Strong communication skills with effective negotiation & conflict resolution skills to improve inter-professional patient/community-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications:

Depth & breadth of nursing knowledge & complex reasoning reflective of level of education. Compassionate & caring attitude; conveying respect & dignity of all persons. Related experience in Collaborated Practices and Medicine preferred. Experience in Critical Care, Observation or Telemetry preferred.

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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