Registered Nurse - Transitional Graduate Nurse

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program (GNTPP) in Calgary, AB. The role offers mentorship and phased training over 12 months, beginning with an enhanced orientation and culminating in independent practice with ongoing support.

The position targets graduates within 12 months and includes a pathway to permanent roles in the Unit and Program: Urgent Care Centres, with 0.79 FTE in a South Calgary Health Centre setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the CRNA.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.
• Graduate Nurses eligible within 12 months of start date and no regular position yet.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of nursing services to patients and families.
• Lead and participate in safe, patient-centered care with focus on health promotion.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Pressure management

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Job description

Registered Nurse - Transitional Graduate Nurse

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 $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 Centres
• Primary Location: South Calgary Health Centre
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.79
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 04-JAN-2027
• Temporary End Date: 04-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 Centres
• Primary Location: South Calgary Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.79
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 04-JAN-2027
• 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, Urgent Care or acute medical unit.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:

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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