Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Nestled in the rolling foothills of southwest Alberta lies the quaint little town/county of Cardston. Just 30 minutes from the majestic Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Cardston is the only town that intersects both the Cowboy Trail and Canada's historic Mormon Trail. Rich in First Nations culture, pioneer heritage, cowboy tradition, and performing arts, Cardston makes a hospitable hub from which to experience southwest Alberta and Glacier National Park just across the border in Montana. If you enjoy an authentic experience, we invite you to saddle up and come to Cardston, a place for adventure, a place to come together, a place to remember!
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. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, 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; Emergency Primary Location: Cardston Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08, 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: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 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.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Current certification for IV, defibrillation, and BGM. Demonstrates ability to work in a highly acute, very busy multi-disciplinary setting. Must demonstrate organization, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills. The successful applicant will assume unit leadership and charge responsibilities consistent with their level of experience. Evidence of integrity, initiative and sound judgment. Demonstrate commitment to professional development. Ability to function effectively in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal and team communication skills. Demonstrate accountability for own practice. Must be committed to promoting a positive work environment. Must possess strong communication/interpersonal skills. Knowledge and skills relating to complex discharge planning. Holds Current CRNA License for 1 year.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred ACLS, TNCC, CTAS. FERN, LERN and rural experience. Minimum one-year Emergency Room experience preferred.
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Responsibilities
Provide nursing care to patients, families, communities, and populations, ensuring safety and well-being through assessment, critical thinking, problem solving, and sound clinical decisions. Educate, counsel, and advocate for patients and families while supporting integrated care, health promotion, and unit leadership responsibilities.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing education program, eligibility for registration and a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, current BCLS-HCP certification, and current IV, defibrillation, and BGM certifications. Applicants must have at least one year of current CRNA licensure and demonstrate strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, teamwork, and discharge-planning skills; emergency experience and specified advanced certifications are preferred.
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient-Centered Care
- Patient Safety
- Health Promotion
- Patient and Family Education
- Advocacy
- Leadership
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Discharge Planning
- Intravenous Therapy
- Defibrillation
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Acute Care
- Emergency Nursing
- Nursing Process
- Patient Safety
- Patient-Centered Care
- Health Promotion
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Unit Leadership
- Charge Responsibilities
- BCLS-HCP
- Intravenous Therapy
- Defibrillation
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Complex Discharge Planning
- CRNA Registration
- ACLS
- TNCC
- CTAS
- FERN
- LERN
- Multidisciplinary Care
