Original job description
Your Opportunity:
As a member of the collaborative interdisciplinary team the RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care and practices to full scope as defined by the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)). This position also involves actively participating in the development and coordination of discharge planning and providing leadership to LPNs and HCAs on the nursing team. The relief (float) RN will go to all 14 medicine units as required. Other key competencies for this role include interpersonal, organizational and assessment skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the interdisciplinary team. Ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with team members. Ability to adapt quickly to changing and fluctuating workloads and conditions. Accountability, critical thinking, time management and communication skills. Ability to respond to new needs in the role as they arise with initiative and self-direction.
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: MED Relief Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 01-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other 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:
Basic computer and email skills required. Must be fit with an n95 mask. Excellent time management and prioritization skills with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic environment. Understanding of CoACT and collaborative care in the acute care setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent experience in acute care inpatient hospital setting as an employee or student within the last 2 years preferred. Experience working in medicine or on multiple units preferred. Experience working within the CoACT framework preferred. Order Processing and Transcription experience preferred. Charge Nurse experience preferred. IV Certification preferred.
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Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while providing safe, quality, patient- and family-centered nursing services. Coordinate discharge planning, teach and advocate for patients and families, and provide leadership to LPNs and HCAs across medicine units.
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 must have basic computer and email skills, be fit-tested for an N95 mask, and demonstrate strong time management and prioritization; recent acute-care experience and IV certification are preferred.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Care Implementation
- Care Evaluation
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Leadership
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Communication
- Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Advocacy
- Collaborative Care
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Accredited Nursing Education Program
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- Practice Permit
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- N95 Mask
- Acute Care
- Inpatient Hospital
- Medicine Units
- CoACT
- Collaborative Care
- Discharge Planning
- Order Processing
- Transcription
- IV Certification
- Charge Nurse
- LPN
- HCA
- Patient Safety
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Health Promotion
- Nursing Process
