Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Unit 21 is a dynamic, fast-paced Orthopedic & Urological Surgery unit that cares for a diverse patient population recovering from procedures such as joint replacements, fracture repairs, and other musculoskeletal surgeries, as well as a range of urological surgeries. Our patients often have complex needs, and our team is passionate about providing safe, compassionate, and patient- and family-centred care throughout every stage of recovery. Working in close collaboration with a strong multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse (RN) plays a vital leadership role in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care to promote, maintain, and restore health. This includes coordinating with physicians, allied health professionals, and support staff to ensure seamless, high-quality care. The role is physically demanding at times and includes safe patient handling and lifting as part of daily practice.
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:

Unit 21 Orthopedic/Urology Surgery

Primary Location:

Red Deer Regional Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

25-SEP-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

03-NOV-2025

Temporary End Date:

31-DEC-2026

Hours per Shift:

11.08

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

40

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 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:

Recent clinical experience in acute surgical care. Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to maintain effective and respectful working relationships. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, organizational and assessment skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team player required. Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Connect Care an asset. Charge nurse experience preferred.