Registered Nurse-PLC Emergency Department

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Calgary seeks a registered nurse for their Emergency Department. The role involves providing nursing care, advocating for patients, and ensuring safety. Candidates should have an accredited nursing program completion and relevant certifications. Competitive pay range is from $39.58 to $54.16 per hour, with benefits for temporary full-time positions.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CRNA.
• Minimum of two years of acute-care nursing experience within the past four years.
• Recent critical care experience within the past three years.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services to patients, families, and communities.
• Utilize nursing processes for patient safety and well-being.
• Advocate for patients and their families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Prioritization skills

Flexibility

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Current BCLS-HCP certification

Current CARNA registration

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

CRNA Medication Management

NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Healthy Albertans, Healthy Communities. Together. Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of Albertans at the Peter Lougheed Centre. The Emergency Department at the Peter Lougheed Centre is a large urban department. It is comprised of an interdisciplinary department that provides care to patients of varying acuity. The RN participates in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients. The emergency department is a dynamic and a fast‑paced environment. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as strong prioritization and assessment skills and be able to show flexibility in a busy work environment. You will be accountable to the public for your own practice, responsible for ensuring that your practice meets legislative requirements and the practice standards of the College of Registered Nurses Alberta (CRNA).

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: PLC Emergency Department
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04‑DEC‑2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12‑JAN‑2026
• Temporary End Date: 01‑SEP‑2026
• 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 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:

Graduation from an approved school of nursing. Current CARNA registration or ability to obtain CARNA registration. Current BLS – Heart and Stroke. Minimum of two (2) years of acute‑care nursing experience obtained within the past four (4) years working greater than 0.70 FTE.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum two (2) years nursing experience in a Calgary or Edmonton Zone Emergency Department. Triage and Trauma trained. Charge trained in a Calgary Zone Emergency Department. Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Recent critical care experience (obtained within the past 3 years working greater than 0.50 FTE). ENCP (within 4 years). TNCC (within 4 years). ACCN certification. ACLS (within 2 years).