Registered Nurse - Transitional Grad Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lethbridge is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program. The program provides hands-on mentorship and support to newly graduated nurses, helping them transition into their roles confidently. Responsibilities include providing patient-centered care, utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and advocating for patients. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a relevant nursing education. Competitive hourly wages range from $39.58 to $54.16, with further adjustments upon full licensure.

Qualifications

• Must be active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Eligibility restricted to graduates within 12 months prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of nursing services to patients and families.
• Utilize nursing processes through critical thinking and decision making.
• Advocate on behalf of patients and promote health.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Step into your nursing career with confidence. Join Alberta’s Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program. Have you recently graduated as a Registered Nurse and ready to launch your nursing career? Whether you're drawn to the energy of urban centers or the close-knit feel of rural communities, opportunities await in our Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program (GNTPP). This isn’t about “hitting the ground running”. It’s about growing into your role with the support you deserve. You’ll be paired with experienced peers who guide you every step of the way, helping you build your skills, competence, and confidence in a safe and supportive environment. Start strong. Grow steadily. Thrive with support.

The GNTPP is 12 months in duration and structured into two phases:

• Phase 1 - Enhanced Orientation: You will be in supernumerary (not counted in staffing numbers) and paired with a Clinical Guide (experienced RN) to develop and complete a personalized learning plan. The duration of this phase is flexible, based on your individual learning and transition needs.
• Phase 2 - Independent Practice with Support: After successfully completing Phase 1 - Enhanced Orientation, you will transition to independent practice while having access to an assigned mentor for ongoing support throughout the remaining 12 months of the program. After transitioning to independent practice, you will be required to apply for available vacant positions of no less than 0.5 FTE in a similar practice setting, ideally within the same unit, program, site, or office.

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 the organization. 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 AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii).

• Classification: SN Registered Nurse NGT
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: 4A Surgery
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 22-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 04-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per Cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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. Eligibility is restricted to Graduate Nurses, Graduate Psychiatric Nurses, Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses who have graduated within 12 months prior to the anticipated start date of the program and who have not yet obtained a regular position with AHS, Covenant Health, or Recovery Alberta. Candidates selected for an interview must review the UNA Letter of Understanding #29 - Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program prior to the interview. For details, visit https://www.una.ca/collectiveagreements.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.