Registered Nurse - Transitional Graduate Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp PT Benefits

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Transitional Graduate Nurse (RN) to join the Urgent Care team at South Calgary Health Centre. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care under supervision, delivering safe, holistic and patient-centered services within UNA guidelines.

The role supports a fast-paced, collaborative environment in urgent care settings. Provisional permit holders are paid CAD 40.76–CAD 55.79 per hour; upon obtaining a full permit, pay aligns with the Registered Nurse rate

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CRNA.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.
• Graduates within 12 months of start date eligible; review UNA Pilot requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families and communities.
• Utilize nursing processes with critical thinking and decision making.
• Teach, counsel and advocate for patients and families.
• Lead in delivering holistic, patient- and family-centered care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Physical stamina

Stress management

Education

Accredited nursing education program

CRNA registration eligibility

BCLS-HCP certification

Tools

Connect Care (EPIC)

Job description

Registered Nurse - Transitional Graduate Nurse

The Transitional Grad Nurse (TGN) at the South Calgary Urgent Care works as a member of the health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of patients, families & communities within his/her level of competency. The TGN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care delivered under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Mentor.The Urgent Care Centre (UCC) provides care for unscheduled health conditions to a diverse population, as part of an integrated community service delivery model.

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 $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: SN Registered Nurse NGT
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Urgent Care
• Primary Location: South Calgary Health Centre
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.79
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 04-JAN-2027
• Temporary End Date: 03-JAN-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 45
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: SN Registered Nurse NGT
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Urgent Care
• Primary Location: South Calgary Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.79
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 04-JAN-2027
• Temporary End Date: 03-JAN-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 45
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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.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 a Provincial Health Entity.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:

Recent (within the last year) nursing final preceptorship experience in Emergency Department or Urgent Care settings.Ability to work in a stressful, rapid paced, dynamic environment required.Demonstrated critical thinking skills, including clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.Excellent interpersonal & communication skills required. Ability to work independently and interdependently.Demonstrated strength in developing collaborative, effective working relationships with clients of cultural diversity and socio-economic diversity.Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, bend, reach, stand for long periods of time and work in confined/awkward spaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Undergraduate Nurse in an acute care setting or 2 clinical rotations in an acute care setting.Cardiac monitoring.Proficient in Connect Care (EPIC) ASAP.Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

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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