Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Hanna Health centre is searching for a Registered Nurse to provide care in a medical inpatient acute care setting. The Hanna Health Centre is comprised of a 24-hour Emergency Department, a 12-bed Acute Care ward, and a 61-bed Long Term Care facility. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of quality care following policies and guidelines of Alberta Health Services. You will also demonstrate genuine interest and respect for our patients and utilize your knowledge, skills, and abilities to competently provide direct patient and family centered care. Utilizing your strong communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide care to clients across the life span. You will ensure the development, implementation and ongoing administration of the client care plans. You will assess, coordinate, supervise, administer and evaluate the provision of health services and health care resources. Hanna is located 199 km from Red Deer, with a population of 2,673. The town offers its residents a friendly, safe, and small-town lifestyle. Hanna residents benefit from a wide variety of amenities within the town, such as the Aquatic Centre for swimming, Centennial Place for fitness and other activities, and two lakes within 15 kilometers of the town where residents can waterski or enjoy the sandy beaches. There is also the Agri-Sports Complex where residents can skate, play hockey, or curl. 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 Care and Emergency Department Primary Location: Hanna Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 26-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-OCT-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:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Rural Nurse Connect Care training. ACLS certified. 1 year of acute care experience in the last 3 years. ED experience an asset. IV certification.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, quality nursing care to patients and families in acute care and emergency settings, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. Coordinate and oversee health services and resources, maintain client care plans, and support patient education, advocacy, health promotion, and holistic care.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited nursing education program, be active or eligible for registration and a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and hold current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Rural Nurse Connect Care training, ACLS certification, recent acute care experience, emergency department experience, and IV certification are preferred or considered assets.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Nursing Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Communication
- Patient Education
- Counseling
- Patient Advocacy
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Supervision
- Health Promotion
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Acute Care
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Acute Care
- Emergency Department
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Care Plan Administration
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Education
- Counseling
- Patient Advocacy
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Supervision
- Health Promotion
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- Rural Nurse Connect Care
- ACLS
- IV Certification
- Alberta Health Services
- Long-Term Care
