Registered Nurse / Registered Psychiatric Nurse

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing services to patients, families, and communities. The ideal candidate will have an accredited nursing education and be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta. Responsibilities include patient care, advocacy, and utilizing nursing processes. Competitive salary range is offered, along with part-time benefits.

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 services to patients, families, communities and populations.
• Utilize nursing processes for safe and quality patient care.
• Advocate on behalf of patients and their families.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Counseling

Advocacy

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider certification

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Details

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Continuing Care Home Type A
• Primary Location: Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-OCT-2025
• Temporary End Date: 11-MAY-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• Shift Pattern: Nights
• 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 Psychiatric 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 Qualifications

• As required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors.