Registered Nurse - Operating Room

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Registered Nurse for the Active Treatment Center Operating Room, specializing in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. You will provide perioperative care, scrub and circulate, and lead a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment with on-call shifts.

You will assess and plan care, ensure safety, and contribute to quality initiatives while maintaining professional standards and collaboration with the UNA.

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.
• Minimum of 5 years current general operating room experience in a high acuity OR with 1–2 years specific experience in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology.
• Experience in a team leader role.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care across ophthalmology and otolaryngology services.
• Lead and support the perioperative team; scrub and circulate duties.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care per policies.
• Participate in on-call shifts and quality initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to patient safety

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Perioperative Certificate

BCLS-HCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Active Treatment Center (ATC) Operating Room is comprised of 10 theatres focused primarily on Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology. The ATCOR is a busy and fast paced environment and does over 15,000 cases a year. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the experienced perioperative RN has focused skills in a variety of services which would include: Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. Both scheduled (elective) and unscheduled (emergency) surgeries are performed, and the position requires the incumbent to do on-call shifts. The RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care during the perioperative patient experience in accordance with hospital policies and standards. It is expected that the incumbent be able to provide leadership in clinical practice through management of patient care, anticipate needs of the patient including ensuring equipment and supplies are available for the required cases. The RN assumes responsibility and acts as a resource for staff skill development and support. As a leader and role model, the individual must demonstrate a professional, positive attitude, excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills when performing scrubbing and circulating duties in the surgical environment. It is expected that the RN be able to contribute to quality initiatives and promote a professional work environment at all times.

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

Classification: Registered Nurse

Union: United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program: RAH Ophthalmology/Otolaryngology

Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: At (UNA only)

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 21-SEP-2026

Temporary End Date: 01-OCT-2027

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 4

Shifts per cycle: 19

Shift Pattern: Days, On Call

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

• Current registration with the College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Current CPR (BCLS-HCP).
• Perioperative Certificate from an approved School of Nursing.
• Minimum of 5 years current general operating room experience in a high acuity OR with 1 – 2 years specific experience in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology.
• Experience in a team leader role.
• Experience in a charge nurse/ leadership role.
• Ability to collaborate within the expectations of an integrated team.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgment.
• Ability to demonstrate communications skills that promote respect and a positive team environment.
• The incumbent should have effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills including experience in Microsoft Outlook and e-mail.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.