Job Description

Your Opportunity:
St. Therese - St. Paul Healthcare Centre, located in St. Paul is seeking a confident and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our rural hospital team. In this unique role, you'll be a vital member of both the interdisciplinary team and the community, delivering high-quality, patient- and family-centered care while building lasting connections. This position offers the chance to practice to the full scope of your profession in a collaborative, evidence-based environment. In our small, supportive team, you may also step into the Charge Nurse role, providing leadership within our acute care and labour and delivery unit. Each day brings variety and reward as you assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with diverse needs. Success in this role requires adaptability, strong critical thinking, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster trusted relationships. We support your growth with opportunities for further education, continuous improvement, and contributing to the advancement of patient care. St. Paul, is "A people kind of place." Located on the traditional lands of Treaty 6, and the beautiful lands of the Metis. It was founded in 1896 as a Metis colony where you can now find all the essential amenities, a variety of recreational options including sports, arts, and social groups, and enjoy outdoor playground right in your backyard. St. Paul also offers you the opportunity to purchase your home with affordable values. There are English or French K-12 schools, while Portage College and Blue Quills University offer local post-secondary options. Whatever your age, life stage, or interests, you can grow and thrive in St. Paul. Additionally, the designation for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness adds another layer of appeal for aspiring nurses.
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.

Classification:

Registered Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Acute Care and Obstetrics

Primary Location:

St. Paul Health Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.65

Posting End Date:

20-OCT-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

30-OCT-2025

Temporary End Date:

18-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift:

11.08

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

26

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call

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 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 Required Qualifications:

Minimum 6 months bedside nursing experience in an acute care setting within the last year. The position does require the successful applicant to have experience in wound care, IV initiation and medication administration, IV, oral intramuscular and subcutaneous.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Connect Care (Rural Nurse). Labour and Delivery and post-partum experience or a willingness to train is a must. As this facility cares for a variety of clients experience or training in palliative care is beneficial. Experience as a charge nurse and previous work as an RN in a rural setting is an asset. The following is also preferred. The following is also preferred: ACLS, NRP, FHS, training in LEAD II, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI).