Registered Nurse - PCU 44 Trauma/Surgery

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver holistic care in the acute care phase. The role involves ensuring patient safety, providing quality care, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have a nursing education, be registered or eligible for registration, and possess BCLS certification. This position offers competitive pay based on accreditation and experience, with a focus on teamwork in a trauma and surgery setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program is required.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CRNA.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic patient care to poly-trauma and general surgical patients.
• Utilize nursing processes through critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Support an integrated and holistic approach to patient care.

Skills

Collaborative practice

Excellent communication

Experience with Connect Care

Experience with NetCare

Experience with RESP

Education

Completion of accredited nursing education program

Active or eligible for registration with CRNA

Current BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity

In collaboration with a strong multi-disciplinary health care team, the Registered Nurse provides holistic care to the poly-trauma and general surgical patients in the acute care phase.

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

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: PCU 44 Trauma/Surgery
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.75
• Posting End Date: 01‑DEC‑2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05‑JAN‑2026
• Temporary End Date: 03‑MAY‑2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 43
• Shift Pattern: 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 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 commitment to collaborative practice. Excellent written and verbal communication practices. Experience with Connect Care, NetCare, and RESP required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous surgical inpatient experience preferred. Continuing education related to Trauma Nursing Care is preferred. Current TNCC certification preferred. Advanced competency certification in procedural sedation, ketamine and lidocaine infusions preferred. Cardiac Monitoring and Arterial Line certifications are preferred. Current It’s Your Move certification preferred. Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate.