Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Alberta Health Services is committed to increase and improve Albertans access, quality and safety of surgical services across the province with the Alberta Surgical Initiative. AHS is looking for Registered Nurses (RNs) to help make this initiative a success and are offering a funded educational opportunity to enhance your nursing career with a certificate in Perioperative Nursing. AHS is partnered with Macewan University to provide the Perioperative Nursing Program which consists of 10 weeks of in-class/online theory learning, 60 hours of labs, 380 hours of clinical practicums. Clinical placements are within the Edmonton Zone at one of the following surgical sites: Sturgeon Community Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta Hospital, Mazankowski Heart Institute, Leduc Community Hospital, Grey Nuns Community Hospital and the Misericordia Community Hospital. With a Perioperative Nursing Certificate, you will have the knowledge and skills to provide safe, perioperative patient care in accordance with CRNA, Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada & CSA standards of practice. As a Perioperative Nurse you are monitoring the patient during surgery & coordinating care throughout the perioperative experience. You act as a patient advocate while delivering safe, effective & efficient care in both a scrub & a circulating role & provide a link between the OR & the patient care units. The scope of practice is a continuum ranging from basic to advanced clinical nursing activities using evidence-based measures and outcomes. Upon successful completion of the program & the conclusion of this 6-month temporary position, there will be the opportunity to apply on vacant OR positions within the Edmonton Zone. There are 4 RN positions available. If you're a recent graduate with Operating Room experience, we'd love to hear from you!
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:

Perioperative Education Opportunity

Primary Location:

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

17-OCT-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

19-JAN-2026

Temporary End Date:

31-JUL-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

4

Shifts per cycle:

19

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, 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 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:

Current experience in an acute care setting, including surgical and/or exposure to or experience in an operating room environment. Demonstrate a strong interest in working in a surgical suite (Operating Room) environment. Shows readiness and dedication to engage fully in a structured six-month perioperative education course. Commitment to the Perioperative Specialty area upon completion of the program and orientation period. Willing and able to travel to designated sites, campuses, and clinical practice areas as required. Ability to meet the physical demands of the role while consistently performing in a fast-paced, highly organized clinical environment. Proficiency in collaborating within the expectations of an integrated team. Displayed advanced problem-solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgment. Demonstrated communication skills promoting respect and team engagement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent graduates who have gained operating room experience and/or exposure during their final preceptorship preferred.