Registered Nurse - Orthopedics

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

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Canada is looking for a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in an acute surgical unit. The role involves assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have an accredited nursing education, be registered with CRNA, and have BCLS-HCP certification. The position offers a competitive salary with various shift patterns, including days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program is required.
• Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta is required.
• BCLS-HCP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provide nursing services to patients and families.
• Support integrated and holistic approaches to patient care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Priority setting skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Active or eligible for registration with CRNA

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity

A Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family care on an acute surgical unit in accordance with RAH and AHS policy and procedures. Staff at the Royal Alexandra Hospital serve a unique inner‑city population and we want to do it well. The Surgery Inpatient program maintains the expectation that all employees do so with pride, compassion, and respect. PCU 32 is a 23‑bed unit providing care to orthopedic fractured hip patients. Patients are received from the operating room, emergency department, intensive care units, and directly from home and/or medical clinics. We have modified nursing care on all shifts with Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Health Care Aides working cohesively within the collaborative model of care. Unit orientation will be established based on experience. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives at the front line; supporting and maintaining high quality patient care strategies within the Surgery program. RNs are expected to direct and monitor the care provided by Health Care Aides and support their LPN peers. RNs are expected to take on the responsibility of charge nurse as required.

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.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Unit 32, Surgery
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2025
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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 Required Qualifications

Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and priority setting skills required. Demonstrated reliability required. Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Basic computer skills are required. Resume required. This job is physically demanding; the incumbent will be required to assist with lifting, repositioning, and mobilizing patients as well as other physical tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with assessment for signs of delirium and nursing interventions an asset. Experience with performing CAM assessment and CC behavioral charting/documentation an asset. Two years charge nurse experience preferred. Two years previous orthopedic and surgical experience preferred.