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The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive care in the Acute Care and Emergency Department, focusing on patient and family-centered care. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, and implementation of care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must have an accredited nursing degree, a valid CRNA practice permit, and BCLS-HCP certification. One year of recent acute care experience is required, with emergency department and palliative care experience preferred.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Acute Care
- Emergency Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Health Promotion
- Chronic Disease Management
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Advocacy
- Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Conflict Resolution
Benefits
- Rural Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Acute Care
- Emergency Department
- BCLS-HCP
- ACLS
- CRNA
- Patient Family Centered Care
- Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Health Promotion
- Chronic Disease Management
- United Nurses of Alberta
- Alberta Health Services
- Nursing Process
- Holistic Care
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Nestled 58kms southwest of Calgary in beautiful Diamond Valley, Alberta, the vibrant Oilfields General Hospital offers an excellent rural nursing opportunity in a unique and diverse Alberta Health Services care facility. The Registered Nurse (RN) in Acute Care works in a Patient Family Centered Care environment that focuses on meeting the comprehensive and complex care needs of the patients and their families. Along with working on the 15-bed medical unit, the RN will be working in the Emergency Department. The RN will work collaboratively with a variety of disciplines including LPNs, Health Care Aides, Rehabilitation Staff, Pharmacy and the Physicians group. The RN provides leadership through assessment, planning, implementation and ongoing evaluation of patient care. The RN actively engages in health promotion, chronic disease management and enhancing the patient’s activities of daily living. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for the Rural Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program if you meet other eligibility requirements.
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 and Emergency Department Primary Location: Oilfields General Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 01-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-MAR-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 19 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
1 year recent experience up to full time equivalent in a similar acute care setting. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as member of a care team. The RN requires the ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching and sustaining posture within a fast-paced unit requiring lifting, pushing, pulling of objects greater than 50lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
1 year recent experience up to full time equivalent working in an emergency department. Demonstrated critical thinking, effective decision making and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated Palliative Care experience. Demonstrated education and experience with wound care. Current ACLS. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
