Registered Nurse - Unit 36 & Unit 46

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Calgary is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing services in a fast-paced medical teaching unit. Responsibilities include patient care, critical thinking, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates have completed nursing education and have active CRNA registration. This casual position offers competitive pay and a supportive environment for nursing professionals.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with CRNA.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality patient-centered care.
• Utilize nursing processes and advocate for patients.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Effective interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Active registration with CRNA

Job description

Overview

Unit 36/46 is a Medical Teaching Unit with 48 beds whose focus is on care & coordination for acute medical patients and their multi-system complexities. The MTU is a fast paced, ever-changing environment with a strong emphasis on continued learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork. The registered nurses of Unit 36/46 are known for their thoroughness and advanced skill set in providing a high standard of care for some of the most acute patients in the Foothills Medical Centre. This is an outstanding chance to work to an advanced scope of practice. If you are passionate about providing excellence in quality patient care, want to grow your nursing career and skill set, we invite you to apply today.

Responsibilities

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.

Pay note

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.

Position Details

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Internal Medicine Medical Teaching Unit and General Internal Medicine
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 16-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights & Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Qualifications

Currently working on an internal medicine/medical teaching unit of demonstrated comparable acuity. Graduation from a recognized nursing education program. Proven ability to function in an acute medical nursing environment within the last 3-6 months. Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing technology. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Critical thinking and problem-solving solutions. Ability to contribute as a team member, learn within a dynamic environment and adapt/cope with change. Demonstrated excellent time management and organization skills. Ability to manage the job classification of “heavy physical demand” level as per the AHS Job Demands Summary.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with Connect Care and clinical documentation standards. Candidates with previous or current experience on Internal Medicine are strongly preferred.