Registered Nurse - U25

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

Benefits offered by this job

Temp P/T Benefits

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse for Unit 25 (Postpartum) in Red Deer Regional Hospital. This role includes family-centered care for mothers, babies and families, with an orientation program and buddy shifts to support skill development.

The position offers a 0.63 FTE with nights and weekends shifts, competitive hourly pay for provisional and full permits, and a supportive, learning-focused team environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with CRNA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide wide range of nursing services to patients and families.
• Lead and support holistic, family-centered care.
• Teach, counsel and advocate for patients and families.
• Maintain safety and quality in patient care.

Skills

Communication

BCLS-HCP

Team leadership

Teaching

Flexibility

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

Are you a Registered Nurse who has always wanted to work with mothers and babies? Unit 25 (Postpartum) is looking for RN’s who are passionate about maternal /child nursing. We offer a classroom based orientation program with buddy shifts to facilitate learning and skill development. If this is an area you have always wanted to work in, come join our team and we will learn together!The preferred candidate for this unit is one who has a strong interest, experience, and ability to provide family centered care to the postpartum patient, newborn, and family. Experience in postpartum and newborn assessment is a definite asset. Candidates who enjoy teaching and supporting patients in the parenting role will find this role rewarding. Additional education in breastfeeding support will be beneficial.Please note the start dates will vary depending on individual orientation requirements.

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.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: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Unit 25
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.63
• Posting End Date: 08-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 21-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 21-FEB-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Unit 25
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.63
• Posting End Date: 08-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 21-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 21-FEB-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• Shift Pattern: Nights, 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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Good communication skills and the ability to maintain effective relationships.Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required.Demonstrated ongoing responsibility for maintaining own continuing competence through professional development activities.Ability to work shift work.Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience in Level 2 postpartum and newborn acute care.Training and experience with Connect Care beneficial.Current IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) certification an asset.Inter-professional communication experience.Leadership and critical thinking skills.Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities.Ability to work within a team and contribute to care planning processes.

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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