Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Join our Acute Care Team at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre as a Registered Nurse (RN) making a meaningful impact at this rural hospital with acute care having 24 active inpatient beds and 4 obstetric beds. In this role you will be working to the full scope of your practice providing nursing services for urgent medical conditions, post-surgical, pediatric, maternity, the Stroke Centre, etc. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, where evidence-based practices are valued. The emphasis on patient and family-focused care ensures a holistic approach to healthcare delivery. The RN in this role, will utilize assessment skills to make decisions about patient care. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential as RNs assess, coordinate and participate in total nursing care for patients and supervise in accordance with CRNA nursing practice standards. The opportunity to work to the full scope of an RN while having support for career growth is invaluable as you will have the opportunity to be cross trained for all areas of the facility, such as the ER and OR. Cold Lake, situated on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 and those of the Metis, offers not just a job but a chance to become a part of a vibrant community. Cold Lake gets you away from big city madness to enjoy its beautiful lake and wilderness and still has all the amenities including the unique shops for shopping and restaurants for your relaxing. Cold Lake is also home to a very busy Canadian Forces Base, CFB Cold Lake and under the operational command of 1 Canadian Air Division. 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 CombMed/Surg/OBS

Primary Location:

Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

27-OCT-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

06-NOV-2025

Hours per Shift:

11.08

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days, Nights, Weekends

Days Off:

Other

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:

Labor and delivery experience is an asset but not required; training in obstetrics is to be expected and is offered on site. Neonatal resuscitation is an asset but not required; training in NRP is to be expected and is offered on site. Cross training to other nursing departments within CLHCC may be necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ideally you will have a minimum of 1-2 years in medical/surgical or emergency department as registered nurse. Labor and delivery experience is an asset as is completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). If you have worked in a rural hospital setting, please make this clear on your resume.