Job Description

Your Opportunity:
With opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits, discover a whole different professional practice, and way of life, in the northwestern reaches of the province in the cozy hamlet of Fort Vermilion (population around 730). The oldest European settlement in Alberta, this close-knit community sits on the reddish-colored clay banks of the Peace River and is located about 660 kilometres from Edmonton and 530 kilometers northeast of Grande Prairie. Fort Vermilion has many modern amenities to serve its inhabitants as well as the surrounding rural community. The St. Theresa General Hospital in Fort Vermilion overlooks the beautiful Peace River Valley and provides acute, continuing care and 24-hour emergency services. Expand your skills and expertise working and living in this rich and diverse rural northern community and discover unexpected hidden gems far from tourist hotspots. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta. Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over.
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:

Rural Acute, ER

Primary Location:

Ft Vermilion Gen Hos/Mntl Hlth

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

03-DEC-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

13-DEC-2025

Hours per Shift:

Various

Length of Shift in weeks:

Various

Shifts per cycle:

Various

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). 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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Rural Acute Care experience, ER experience, Connect Care training, as required.