Registered Nurse - Perioperative

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room to provide intraoperative nursing care in scrub and circulating roles across General Surgery, Orthopedic, Plastics, Gynecology, ENT and Urology.

The role requires critical thinking, teamwork and strong communication; provisional permits are paid between $40.76 and $55.79 per hour, with pay adjusted upon obtaining a full practice permit according to UNA articles.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the intraoperative phase as a registered nurse in the operating room.
• Fulfill both scrub and circulating roles.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and high-quality care during surgery.

Education

Accredited nursing education program

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. You will be responsible for both the scrub and circulating role. Strong communication and collaboration skills are important; problem-solving skills using critical thinking, time management and adaptability or 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. 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: Operating Room Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 15-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 57 Shift Pattern: Days, 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 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.