Registered Nurse - Transitional Graduate Nurse

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Fort McMurray is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN). This role involves providing comprehensive nursing services, ensuring patient safety and well-being, and supporting holistic patient care. Candidates must complete an accredited nursing program and be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta. Competitive salary and benefits package offered, with provisional rates starting at $39.58 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CRNA.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services to patients, families, and communities.
• Utilize nursing processes and critical thinking.
• Advocate on behalf of patients and families.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Patient advocacy

Nursing processes

Education

Completion of accredited nursing education program

Active registration with College of Registered Nurses of Alberta

Job description

Your Opportunity

In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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).

Job Details

• Classification: SN Registered Nurse NGT
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Pediatrics
• Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt
• 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: 12-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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. 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.