Registered Nurse - Unit 21

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Red Deer Regional Hospital to deliver a broad range of nursing services to patients, families and communities in a holistic, safety-focused approach.

The role involves applying nursing processes with critical thinking, teaching, counseling and advocacy, and contributing to health promotion and family-centered care within the Ortho/Urology unit. Provisional permits earn $40.76–$55.79 per hour; full permit aligns with UNA rates.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families and communities.
• Utilize nursing processes with critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
• Lead and advocate for patient-centered, holistic care and health promotion.

Education

Accredited nursing education program

CRNA registration eligibility

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity

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 & Details

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Ortho/Urology
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.73
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 28-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 28-MAR-2028
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 29
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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

• Acute care experience within the last 5 years.
• Connect Care inpatient experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ortho surgical experience within the last 5 years.