Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Ponoka Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join its dynamic OR/Endoscopy department. As a large rural hospital with two operating theaters performing endoscopies and C-sections, Ponoka offers a fast-paced and rewarding environment. The successful candidate will be part of a growing surgical program aligned with the Alberta Surgical Initiative, providing pre-operative and post-operative care while ensuring patient safety and advocacy throughout the surgical experience. This role requires adherence to professional standards set by the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC), and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Ponoka, named after the Blackfoot word for "elk," symbolizes strength and connection to nature. Nestled in the scenic Battle River Valley, Ponoka offers affordable living, beautiful trails, a vibrant rodeo culture, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Ponoka is an ideal place to live, work, and grow your career in healthcare.
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:

Endoscopy/OR

Primary Location:

Ponoka Hospital and Care Centr

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.00

Posting End Date:

15-SEP-2025

Employee Class:

Casual/Relief

Date Available:

29-SEP-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

Varies

Shifts per cycle:

Varies

Shift Pattern:

Days, On Call

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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

ACLS. NRP.