Registered Nurse - Postpartum Community Services

Primary Care Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Care Alberta is seeking an Registered Nurse for the Postpartum Community Services at East Calgary Health Centre. You will advocate for maternal and newborn health, provide direct care in clinics and homes, and support families through health promotion and restoration.

You will collaborate with Nurses, Social Workers and Administrative staff, using your nursing process, critical thinking and communication to empower families in parenting. A vehicle is required for this role.

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).
• RN experience in the past five years providing care in a maternal newborn setting.
• Experience with electronic documentation, Microsoft Office, Teams/Zoom."
• Ability to drive to client homes and clinics in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide wide nursing services to patients, families and communities.
• Utilize nursing processes with critical thinking and decision making.
• Teach, counsel and advocate for patients and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated services.
• Mentor nursing staff and students and support ongoing learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Nursing education program

CRNA registration or eligible

Tools

Electronic documentation

Connect Care

Microsoft Office

Teams/Zoom

Job description

Registered Nurse - Postpartum Community Services

The Postpartum Community Services (PPCS) team is looking to add a Registered Nurse operating out of East Calgary Health Centre where you will advocate for maternal and newborn health and the immediate needs of the family unit. In this role you will have the opportunity to provide direct care to families and individuals, while focusing on supporting health promotion, prevention, protection, health maintenance and restoration. Support is provided through health assessments and screening, follow up and referral and assessing families for social risk factors. Here you will utilize your independent decision making, problem solving and critical thinking skills to help empower families to feel confident in their parenting journey. As care is provided in client’s homes as well as in clinic, or by telephone, we are looking for applicants who have strong interpersonal and communication skills. You will work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary health care team of Nurses, Social Workers and Administrative staff we well as community supports across Calgary to facilitate the delivery of efficient, effective and integrated services to the client. This opportunity participates in the mentorship of nursing staff and students and provides opportunity for personal ongoing learning and development. You will require a vehicle and should be comfortable with driving in all weather conditions.

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 PCA.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: Postpartum Community Services - East Calgary Health Centre
• Primary Location: East Calgary Health Centre
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.51
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 14-DEC-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 29
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Postpartum Community Services - East Calgary Health Centre
• Primary Location: East Calgary Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.51
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 14-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 29
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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).

Additional Required Qualifications:

RN experience in the past five years providing care in a maternal newborn setting. Experience with electronic documentation, Microsoft Office, Teams/Zoom. Ability to work within patient homes that have no consistent ergonomic setup. Ability to bend, twist, kneel and respond safely & quickly to a variety of emergency situations. Independently perform the skills of a certified BLS provider. Physically able to perform all duties in all practice settings (i.e. drive a car in all types of weather for long distances and lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, stand, squat, and sit for long periods). The role may also require use of personal protective equipment. Must be able to raise arms above head to appropriately don and doff PPE.

Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. Current IBCLC. Experience with NBS and serum bilirubin collections. Experience providing teaching related to infant and maternal care during the 2-month postpartum period. Knowledge of community resources related to vulnerable populations, poverty, mental health, domestic violence, addictions, parenting and child development. Experience documenting in Connect Care. Three years' experience, in the past five years working in Public Health PPCS Calgary.

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