Registered Nurse - Perioperative

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; Vor Ort; CAD 61.000 - 84.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with accredited perioperative training to join the Surgical Suites at Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary. You will provide perioperative care, using the nursing process, in both scrub and circulating roles within the OR and Minor Surgery Clinic.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, ensure safety and quality, and uphold professional standards. Provisional permits are paid at $40.76–$55.79/hr; full permits align with UNA rates.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Completion of a recognized perioperative program.
• Recent OR experience (last 5 years).
• Must be able to wear lead for many hours.
• Ability to stand scrubbed for long periods supporting the surgical team.

Aufgaben

• Provide perioperative patient care using the nursing process in scrub and circulating roles.
• Deliver safe, quality patient care throughout the surgical stay.
• Promote professional practice standards and continuous education.
• Collaborate with the OR team to support efficient surgical outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Patient advocacy

Stamina

Ausbildung

Nursing degree/diploma

Perioperative program

Jobbeschreibung

Your Opportunity: Applicants must have completed an accredited perioperative course to work in the operating room. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing perioperative patient care using the nursing process. In accordance with CRNA, Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) and CSA Standards of practice. The RN will demonstrate competence in delivering safe, effective and efficient care in both a scrub and circulating role as an integral part of the surgical team in both the Operating Room and Minor Surgery Clinic. The RN is responsible for providing safe care throughout the patient stay in the surgical suite. The RN promotes the professional role and evaluates their own professional education and clinical practice standards. The scope of practice is a continuum ranging from basic to advanced clinical nursing activities. The RN will practice using evidence-based measures and outcomes. The RN is a patient advocate and provides a link between the unit and the Operating Room and/or Minor Surgery Clinic Unit. The RN draws on a unique body of nursing knowledge.

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: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Surgical Suites Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.74 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 28 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, 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

• Completion of a recognized perioperative program.
• Recent experience in an OR of equivalent size within the last 5 years.
• Must be able to wear lead for many hours.
• Ability to stand scrubbed for many hours supporting the surgical team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform consistently in a highly organized, rapidly moving and complex environment.
• Ability to collaborate within the expectations of a highly complex and integrated team.
• Demonstrates advanced problem-solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgement.
• Demonstrates communication skills promoting respect and team spirit.