Registered Nurse Unit 46

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Calgary is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Medical Teaching Unit at Foothills Medical Centre. You will deliver a broad range of nursing services to acutely ill patients and their families, using nursing processes, critical thinking and evidence-based care to support safety and well-being.

This role offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families and communities.
• Apply nursing processes with critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.
• Teach, counsel and advocate for patients and families.
• Lead in an integrated, holistic approach to patient care and health promotion.

Education

Accredited nursing education program

CARNA registration (Alberta)

BCLS-HCP certification

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

Unit 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 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.

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: Internal Medicine and Medical Teaching Unit
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.58
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 19-JUN-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 33
• 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: Internal Medicine and Medical Teaching Unit
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.58
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 19-JUN-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 33
• Shift Pattern: Days , Evenings, 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:

Active registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA).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 monthsAbility to learn new skills and adapt to changing technologyCurrent Heart and Stroke BLS-HCP certification.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 or another Acute Medicine unit with equivalent Acuity are strongly preferred.

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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Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre