Registered Nurse - Unit 26, Pediatrics

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Red Deer is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care for children and families in a comprehensive and safe environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong pediatric assessment skills and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. This role requires a nursing degree, registration eligibility, and the ability to adapt to shifting circumstances. Offering a competitive salary and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Personal suitability: strong interpersonal skills, flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to medical and surgical children ages newborn-16 years.
• Advocate for families in care matters.
• Make independent decisions in patient care.
• Mentor and support new staff and students.

Skills

Pediatric assessment skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS-HCP)

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about caring for children and families? This position acts as a primary care provider, using professional knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills, clinical judgment and nursing processes to deliver professional nursing care to individuals and families with a variety of health care needs. Successful applicant will:

• Competently utilize nursing process in providing direct patient care to medical and surgical children ages newborn-16 years.
• Have strong pediatric assessment skills with appropriate intervention skill set.
• Involve and advocate for the family in all matters of care.
• Work in a family centered care environment.
• Independently and effectively make decisions and adapt to changing situations.
• Have strong skills in organization and priority setting.
• Have strong skills in building commitment and trust with clients and co-workers.
• Work collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team.
• Serve as a mentor/preceptor to other staff members and students.
• Promote/maintain safe work environment.
• Thorough orientation program offered to support new graduates to experienced staff.
• We are excited to work with you!

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 AHS.

PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, 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.

Details

Classification: Registered Nurse
Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Unit and Program: Unit 26, Pediatrics
Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 0.53
Posting End Date: 19-SEP-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 01-OCT-2025
Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 4
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $43.26
Maximum Salary: $59.21
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

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.
• If you have not practiced as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4) and NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Basic computer literacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a strong Family Centered Care philosophy.
• Ability to be physically confined to an area due to job demands.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient information and health records.
• Ability to adhere to nursing policy and practice standards.
• Ability to maintain adherence to Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics.
• Ability to identify own strengths and weaknesses and showing initiative for improvement.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others and accept change.
• Ability and availability to pick up a combination of days, evenings, nights, weekends and short-call shifts.
• Personal Suitability: Evidence of strong interpersonal and effective communication skills in all encounters; initiative, flexibility and sound judgment; thoroughness and attention to detail; maturity and stability; positive attitude, caring and concern; punctual and regular attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred - Applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and personal attributes may be considered.
• Recent Pediatric experience preferred.
• Recent Charge Nurse experience preferred.