Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The position is part of the Stollery's Seasonal Part Time Positions (SPTP), a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in pediatric care while enjoying extended scheduled breaks. SPTP employees fulfill an annual commitment of 87 shifts, worked within a compressed 8-month period in a 12-month cycle, with flexibility to adjust the work period +/- two months in subsequent years. This combines the stability of a regular position with the benefits of extended time off. As an AHN, you provide front-line leadership, clinical support, and coordinate high-quality, family-centered care. Collaborating with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team, the role is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. Practicing to full scope as defined by the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), the AHN supports clinical mentorship, resource management, staff development, and quality improvement initiatives. In collaboration with the Stollery team, the AHN supports patient flow through effective resource allocation, timely discharge planning, and prioritizing patient safety, care continuity, and appropriate use of inpatient capacity. The AHN is central in multidisciplinary discharge planning for complex patients, promoting collaborative, patient- and family-centered decisions. This role supports the Pediatric Inpatient Programs, including surge beds and inpatient units (4C, 4D, 4E3, 4E4, & 5G4), serving patients from birth to age 18 with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Working closely with the Medicine leadership team, the AHN fosters a safe, collaborative environment that reflects the mission, values, and standards of Stollery and AHS. This role is central to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, aligned with the Stollery's commitment to being "Safest Together".
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 (2022.75)

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Pediatric Surge Stollery

Primary Location:

Stollery Children's Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.50

Posting End Date:

14-OCT-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

24-OCT-2025

Hours per Shift:

11.63

Length of Shift in weeks:

52

Shifts per cycle:

87

Shift Pattern:

Days, Nights, 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 last five (5) years, you must complete the following free courses: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4), available at https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules/ and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification, available at https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Successfully pass the Stollery PEARS course (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization Course). Successfully pass the Stollery Medication Administration exam (pass 90%). Charge nurse training and minimum 2 years experience within the charge nurse role. Minimum of 2 years of acute pediatric experience as an RN within the last 5 years. Must be proficient in connect care and MS office suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated strength in clinical nursing, education, and mentorship of staff. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives, patient flow, and appropriate resource allocation. Excellent written and verbal communication. Demonstrated initiative, accountability, problem-solving, organizational skills, and effective time management. Strong decision-making, assessment, and critical thinking skills.