Original job description
Your Opportunity:
As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Olds hospital and Care Centre, you will performing a broad scope of RN duties in accordance with Alberta health Services Policies and nursing care standards. You will work with patients and an inter-professional team in the medical / Surgical and obstetrics whilst demonstrating a professional, positive attitude; and excellent communication, problem solving and inter-professional skills. 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. Olds residents benefit from the close proximity to big city amenities while also being able to enjoy a wide variety of recreational facilities and amenities within the town, such as the Aquatic Centre for swimming, Sportplex for skating. Olds is along the Highway 2 corridor between red deer (63km) and Calgary (95km) a population of 8,944. Municipal Library. Olds is a very short distance from the Foothills Mountains, great for any outdoor enthusiasts.
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: Olds Hospital and Care Center Acute Care/ER/OBS Primary Location: Olds Hospital and Care Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 14-JUN-2027 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: $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:
Minimum one year experience, in the past two years, in Acute Care / Obstetrics / Emergency setting, working to full RN scope of practice. Ability to perform and document physical assessments, ability to administer medications within the acute care setting. Critical thinking skills, clinical judgement and problem solving. Ability to work as an effective team member, to accept and request direction as required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Basic computer skills and strong knowledge and experience using and Netcare, Connect care (EPIC).
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of Central Zone Obstetrics Postpartum and Labour and Delivery education. Recent experience with obstetrical patients and / or newborn babies. FERN, CTAS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, CAM B. Lead II, Palliative care courses, Non Violent Crisis intervention,. Obs 101. Wound care education.
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Responsibilities
Provide nursing services to patients, families, and communities in acute care, emergency, and obstetric settings, ensuring safe, high-quality care. Use nursing processes and clinical judgment to assess, treat, educate, counsel, and advocate for patients while supporting holistic care and health promotion.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible registration and a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Applicants need at least one year of recent acute care, obstetric, or emergency experience at full RN scope, along with assessment, medication administration, communication, teamwork, and electronic health record skills.
Skills
- Nursing Care
- Physical Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Judgment
- Problem Solving
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Electronic Health Records
- Netcare
- Connect Care (Epic)
- Obstetric Care
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Acute Care
- Emergency Care
- Obstetrics
- Labour and Delivery
- Postpartum Care
- Newborn Care
- BCLS-HCP
- CRNA Registration
- Physical Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Judgment
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Team
- Netcare
- Connect Care
- Epic
- FERN
- CTAS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
