Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Edmonton seeks a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Suite at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The role involves providing comprehensive peri-operative care for various surgeries. Candidates should have completed an accredited nursing education program, and possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills, along with relevant experience in surgical environments. Full-time positions are available with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Completion of Peri-Operative course or equivalent Operating Room experience.
• Recent experience in an acute care Surgical Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Provide peri-operative patient care for various surgical procedures.
• Utilize nursing processes for patient safety and well-being.
• Lead and support integrated and holistic patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Advanced problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Completion of accredited nursing education program

Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity:

A Registered Nurse for Unit 210 Surgical Suite in the Orthopedic Surgery Centre (OSC) at the Royal Alexandra Hospital is responsible for providing peri-operative patient care for arthroplasty, urology, bariatric and general surgery procedures. Using the nursing process, in accordance with CRNA and Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC), the nurse will demonstrate competence in delivering safe, effective, and efficient care in the preoperative, intraoperative and post operative settings. The Registered Nurse will be expected to work in the Operating Room, Recovery Room and Pre-Op areas. The nurse is responsible for providing safe care throughout the patient’s stay in the surgical suite. The Registered Nurse promotes the professional role and evaluates own professional education and clinical practice standards. The scope of practice is a continuum ranging from basic to advanced clinical nursing activities and the nurse will practice using evidence-based measures and outcomes. The Registered Nurse is a patient advocate and provides a link between the Surgical Suite and the units. The Registered Nurse draws on a unique body of nursing knowledge.

Responsibilities

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.

Salary notes: 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.

Position Details

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Surgical Suite, Orthopedic Surgery Centre
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 15-SEP-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 06-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• 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) and NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification.

Additional Required Qualifications

MUST have completed the Peri-Operative course or have equivalent Operating Room experience required. Recent experience in an acute care Surgical Suite required, including Arthroplasty Hip, Knee and Shoulder surgeries. Recent Post Anesthesia Care Unit experience required. Recent Pre-Op experience required. Ability to perform consistently in a highly organized and rapid moving environment. Ability to collaborate within the expectations of an integrated team. Demonstrates advanced problem-solving skills, critical thinking and good judgment. Demonstrates communication skills promoting respect and team spirit. Ability to stand scrubbed from many hours supporting the surgical team. Connect Care required. Basic computer skills required. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.