Job Description

Your Opportunity:
RN positions at Strathmore Hospital work on the acute care unit in an environment that will challenge the ability to balance varying patient acuity levels and priorities. You will participate in the provision of health care to patients in acute care which includes medical/surgical and palliative care patients. The RN role is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient in Acute Care. Must be able to work in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team, have the ability to assess coordinate, supervise administer and evaluate provision of health services and health care resources. Demonstration of current nursing knowledge efficient, communication and leadership skills are required. You will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families in a diverse population, focusing on 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. You will accept responsibility for continuing competences through ongoing professional development, including participation in education and orientation and continuous quality improvement activities. You will follow nursing standards/protocols as required. You are aware that the RN position requires physical demands including lifting, pulling, pushing, walking, standing, transferring and transporting patients and equipment up to a frequent basis.
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:

Acute Care

Primary Location:

Strathmore

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

01-DEC-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temporary Full Time

Date Available:

11-DEC-2025

Temporary End Date:

08-JUN-2026

Hours per Shift:

11.08

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

40

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 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 ACLS. Current certification in IV Therapy. Current nursing experience. Excellent computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

TNCC. PALS. CTAS. NRP. ENPC. Dementia Education. Experience in caring for the elderly. Charge nurse experience. Acute care experience ICU experience. ER experience. Rural experience. Certification in CVC.