Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services organization in Red Deer is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in their Operating Room. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and a nursing degree. Responsibilities include providing care during surgeries and advocating for patients' needs. This role offers a salary range of $43.26 - $59.21 per hour and supports an integrated approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Completion of a perioperative nursing course is required.
• Ability to wear lead apron radiograph protection for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the operating room during the intraoperative phase.
• Teach, counsel, and advocate on behalf of patients and their families.
• Support an integrated approach to patient care and health promotion.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Your Opportunity

Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre serves the community of Central Alberta. Our Operating Room consists of 9 OR theatres that specialize in General Surgery, Orthopedic - Trauma and Total Joints, Plastics, Gynecology, ENT, and Urology. Our multidisciplinary team includes Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Perioperative Registered Nurses, ORTs, Respiratory Therapists II, and support staff. As a registered Nurse in the operating room, you will be responsible for providing nursing care in the intraoperative phase, performing both the scrub and circulating roles. Strong communication and collaboration skills are important; problem-solving using critical thinking, time management and adaptability are imperative; leadership and conflict resolution skills are essential to this role.

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.

Role Details

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Operating room
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 15-SEP-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 25-SEP-2025
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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). If you have not practiced as a Registered 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 Required Qualifications

Completion of a perioperative nursing course is required. Equivalent OR experience will be considered. Ability to wear lead apron radiograph protection and any personal protective equipment for an extended period of time. Ability to stand scrubbed for hours to support the surgical team.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing. Previous perioperative nursing experience within the last 5 years. Canadian Nurses Association Perioperative CPN(C) Certification. Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) member. Current ACLS or PALS certification. Experience using EPIC. Preceptor training experience.