Registered Nurse - Regularized Relief Team Surgical

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Regularized Relief Team Surgical at Peter Lougheed Centre in Calgary. The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to surgical and medical patients through leadership in assessment, planning, and evaluation.

Requirements include a nursing education program, active or eligible CRNA registration, and BCLS-HCP certification. Minimum 1 year of recent surgical nursing experience is preferred, with duties including patient teaching and

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.
• Minimum 1 year of surgical nursing experience within the last 2 years is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations.
• Demonstrate nursing leadership in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Teach, counsel and advocate for patients and families to support patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate strong nursing judgment, critical thinking and collaboration with the health care team.

Education

Accredited nursing education program

CRNA registration/licensure eligibility

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Registered Nurse - Regularized Relief Team Surgical

Unit 22 Day surgery.Unit 23 Surgical Short Stay.Unit 29 General Surgery/ Colorectal/ Gyne/ Upper GI/ Breast hernia/ Thyroid/ Bariatric.Unit 52 Orthopedic Surgery/ Plastics/ Vascular amputees.Unit 58 Vascular Surgery/ Podiatry/ Oral-Maxillo Facial/ ENT.In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary health care team, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides a professional, caring and comprehensive approach to the surgical and medical patients. The RN provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients and families. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following surgical areas: Previous float pool, Day surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Oral-Maxillo Facial, ENT, Plastics, Breast hernia, Thyroid, Bariatric, Gynecology, Colorectal, Vascular Surgery, and Podiatry.

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: Regularized Relief Team Surgical
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.65
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-FEB-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 37
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Regularized Relief Team Surgical
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.65
• Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-FEB-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 37
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• 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:

Minimum 1 year of surgical nursing experience within the last 2 years is required. Understanding of CoAct and collaborative care in the acute care setting. Compliance with the AHS Hand Hygiene policies. Basic knowledge of computers and software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office, Connect Care/ EPIC). The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Strong patient teaching skills, ability to be self-directed and exercises independent decision making, nursing judgement, and critical thinking skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working relationships. Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles within own nursing practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current IV, CVC, epidural, and PCA certifications. Experience with complex wound care and negative pressure wounds within the last year.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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