Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity:

Are you energized by the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population? Are you passionate about delivering Patient and Family Centered Care? If so, we would love to have you join our Pediatrics team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Pediatrics Unit at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Our collaborative interdisciplinary team provides care to pediatric patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric needs. We are committed to delivering compassionate, family-centered care while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for patients, families, and staff. As a member of our team, you will work closely with colleagues across the Women and Children's Health Portfolio, helping to support and strengthen care throughout the organization. In addition, staff may have opportunities to provide care to adult patients as required, allowing for a varied and rewarding practice experience. If you are looking for a dynamic role where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, we encourage you to apply.

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: 4N/Pediatrics Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only) FTE: 0.42 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 05-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 8 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:

2-3 years acute care experience. PALS certification required within 6 months of hire. Strong assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to patient/client change in status. Patient transfer assessment skills. Communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of specific patients/clients, and to relay patient/client information to physicians who are often off-site in a concise, accurate manner in order to facilitate the physician’s treatment decisions. Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills. Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment and to effectively contribute to patient/client care planning processes. Reliable and dependable. Strong written and verbal communication required. Demonstrated leadership skills required. Demonstrated skills in conflict management. Ability to safeguard AHS information as private and confidential. Ability to follow and adhere to AHS policies, procedures, goals and objectives. Basic computer skills. Ability to perform duties as outlined on the Physical Demand Statement (PDS) for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference given to those who have Pediatrics experience. Proven technical and clinical skills pertinent to Pediatric nursing preferred. Knowledge of new/current trends in Pediatrics nursing preferred. Current pediatric IV therapy/experience preferred. Charge nurse experience. Current knowledge of Cardio/Respiratory monitoring preferred. Pediatric Mental Health experience beneficial