Job Description

Your Opportunity:
If you are a Registered Nurse who loves the rural lifestyle and enjoys working in a fast paced Emergency Room environment, then this position in Brooks might be just for you! Brooks Emergency Department is a 10 bed unit with 24/7 physician support, serving the diverse population of Brooks and surrounding area. To be successful you will demonstrate your critical thinking and problem solving ability and have achievement in continual professional development and maintaining clinical competence. Using the principles of patient and family centred care, you will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and client to address their needs. In addition, you will demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, the ability to prioritize competing demands and exceptional communication skills to build and foster strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Brooks is one of fastest growing communities in Alberta with a multi-cultural flavor unique to other municipalities. Residents enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational activities including camping, boating, fishing, sailing, kayaking, water skiing (water sports) ice fishing and skating in winter, just to name a few. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for the Rural Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program if you meet other eligibility requirements.
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 shall be paid $39.58 /hour - $54.16/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

Classification:

Registered Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Emergency

Primary Location:

Brooks Health Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.47

Posting End Date:

25-AUG-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

04-SEP-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

27

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, 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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)

Additional Required Qualifications:

ACLS required. 1-2 years recent acute care nursing experience. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous emergency experience preferred. CTAS preferred. TNCC preferred.