Job Description

Your Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to provide quality patient care at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre (Long Term Care setting). Come and join the passionate and diverse team at the Willow Creek in Claresholm, Alberta. Nestled in the Porcupine Hills, Claresholm is close to many outdoor activities including camping, hiking, and fishing. Under the management of the Patient Care Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) works as a leader of the health care team (i.e. charge nurse), collaborating on the delivery of care to meet the needs of patients/clients. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care of patients/clients and work in consultation with Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and members of the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of more complex patients/clients. The RN also directs and provides resident care, supervises and schedules staff as necessary, collaborates with families and residents. As one of the leaders of the front-line team, you will ensure the care needs of residents are being met in a comprehensive and timely manner. The RN is responsible and accountable to the public for his/her practice, according to the Standards defined by the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA, 2023). To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Please note that the Willow Creek- Claresholm, is 136 km south of Calgary and 80 km North of Lethbridge.
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.

Transition Company:

Assisted Living Alberta

Classification:

Registered Nurse

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

ISFL

Primary Location:

Willow Creek

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.45

Posting End Date:

10-NOV-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

20-NOV-2025

Temporary End Date:

04-JAN-2027

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

16

Shifts per cycle:

34

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) certification. If you have not practiced as a Registered 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:

Previous experience in the continuing care setting is preferred, other experience may qualify such as experience working with seniors and the cognitively impaired patients. Heart and Stroke BLS Certification (active). Demonstrated ability to work effectively with patients and families in stressful situations is necessary. Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills within a team setting. Maintains a standard of high-quality care, self-directed and motivated. Demonstrates a caring attitude towards patients and families, ability to relate to clients in a caring manner with respect and dignity. Ability to work collaboratively with team members is essential. Physical ability to assist with lifting, turning, and transferring adult patients essential. Ability to utilize safe transferring and lifting equipment (It's Your Move) is necessary. Good attendance as demonstrated in reference check. Effective verbal and written communication required. Must be able to handle the physical demands of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Charge Nurse experience considered an asset. Completion of Supportive Pathways certification. Palliative care training. It's Your Move certification. Phlebotomy certification. Immunization certification.