Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Step into a meaningful nursing role on Unit 31 at Red Deer Regional Hospital, where we specialize in nephrology and acute care medicine. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a key contributor to a collaborative, patient-focused team that delivers high-quality, evidence-informed care. Unit 31 is proud to foster a team-based nursing model, where RNs are empowered to lead, advocate, and coordinate care in partnership with physicians, LPNs, HCAs, and allied health professionals. You will have the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassion to support patients with complex and evolving health needs. This is your chance to grow professionally in a supportive environment that values teamwork, innovation, and excellence in care delivery. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced, learning-oriented setting, we invite you to bring your skills and heart to our team.
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: Unit 31 - Nephrology/Diabetes/General Medicine Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.47 Posting End Date: 08-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 9 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:
The successful candidate will possess minimum: Recent acute care Medical/surgical experience. Basic computer skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Proven competence in relevant technical nursing skills. Demonstrated responsibility to maintaining own continuing competence and willingness to learn new skills through Professional Development activities. Ability to work shifts and meet the physical requirement of the job. Please submit one application for each position desired as copies of applications will not be submitted for multiple postings on your behalf. Applications must include an attached resume and cover letter including skills and ability for the position, since selection is based on information provided in the application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for applying with AHS! If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Administration Certificate (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0).
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent experience on Unit 31, in nephrology, or acute care medicine preferred. Experience working with, and documenting in, Connect Care. Charge nurse training an asset. Experience working with hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis an asset.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to patients and families, using nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and clinical decision-making. Teach, counsel, and advocate for patients while coordinating holistic care with physicians, LPNs, HCAs, and allied health professionals.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited nursing education program, be active or eligible for a CRNA practice permit, and hold current BCLS-HCP certification. Recent acute care medical-surgical experience, communication and interpersonal skills, relevant technical nursing competence, basic computer skills, and willingness to maintain competence and work shifts are required.
Skills
- Nursing
- Acute Care
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Nephrology
- Diabetes Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Communication
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Technical Nursing Skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Continuing Professional Development
- Hemodialysis
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- CRNA
- BCLS-HCP
- Acute Care
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Nephrology
- Diabetes
- General Medicine
- Nursing Process
- Patient Safety
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Health Promotion
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Basic Computer Skills
- Connect Care
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Charge Nurse
- Professional Development
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Continuing Competence
