Registered Nurse - Unit 3D4 Surgery Float

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver comprehensive patient care on an acute surgical unit. You will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills while working in a multidisciplinary team to ensure the safety and well-being of patients and their families. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $43.26 to $59.21 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, with a flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients and families.
• Utilize nursing processes to ensure patient safety and well-being.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Assessment skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Medication administration

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Active registration with CRNA

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family centered care on an acute surgical unit in accordance with the UAH and AHS policy and procedures. The Casual Surgery Float Pool is responsible for providing relief staffing to 9–18+ bed units consisting of Plastic/Reconstructive, 2 General Surgery units, Urology, ENT/Otolarangology, Trauma and 3 Orthopedic Surgery. We strive to provide quality care to patients received from the operating room, emergency department, intensive care unit and directly from home and/or surgery clinics in addition to caring for patients received from other departments within the hospital from time to time. Decisions are made in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment. The RN is expected to participate in quality improvement initiatives, supporting and maintaining high quality patient care strategies within the surgery program. The RN is expected to take on the responsibility of Charge Nurse as required. Note: Rotation subject to change.

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.

Job Details

• Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Unit 3D4 Surgery Program
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 01‑DEC‑2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 15‑DEC‑2025
• Temporary End Date: 13‑DEC‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.63
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• 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. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, you must complete the following free courses: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1‑4), available at https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules/ and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification, available at https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Required Qualifications

Successful candidate is expected to pass the medication calculation exam (80% score) provided by the surgery program within 14 days of orientation. Medication Calculation exam is provided during the surgery orientation days or scheduled by the CNE. The candidate has 3 attempts to pass the exam within the 2‑week orientation period. Current adult surgical nursing experience within the last 5 years is required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Demonstrated excellent assessment, documentation, clinical, organizational and patient care skills. Proficient at medication administration calculations. Ability to deal with stressful situations, prioritize complex patient care needs and demands, prioritize workload assignment and cope with frequent interruptions. Connect Care trained. Ability to lift 25‑50 pounds, must not have current activity restrictions, such as pulling, pushing, reaching and bending.

Preferred Qualifications

Current IV therapy, pre‑op/post‑op care protocols, central line/PICC care, ostomy care, basic surgical wound/drain care, complex wound care and negative pressure wounds (VAC dressing), NG tube insertion and management, TPN administration, PCA/PCEA/TAP management, insulin infusion protocols and blood product administration. Strong patient teaching skills. Charge Nurse and Connect Care (EPIC) trained.