Registered Nurse – Transitional Graduate Nurse

Recovery Alberta; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Recovery Alberta in Medicine Hat invites new Registered Nurses to join the Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program (GNTPP). This 12‑month program pairs you with an experienced Clinical Guide to support your learning and growth, progressing toward independent practice with ongoing mentorship.

Phase 2 enables transition to independent practice with access to a mentor for the remaining 12 months, after which you may apply for vacant positions at 0.5 FTE or more in similar settings.

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).
• As Required.
• As Required.

Skills

BCLS-HCP

Registration eligibility

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 Recovery Alberta.PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 - $55.79 per hour. Upon being entered into the register as a Registered Nurse, the rate of pay will be adjusted in accordance with the UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.

• Classification: SN Registered Nurse NGT
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Addiction Services Res Care Unit
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Recovery Centre
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 02-NOV-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• 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: Addiction Services Res Care Unit
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Recovery Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 02-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• 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).

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

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