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Your Opportunity:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for maternal-newborn and obstetrical care to join the team at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient- and family-centered care to expectant mothers, newborns, and their families throughout the labour, birth, and postpartum journey. Working within a collaborative interdisciplinary team, you will support evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering safe, ethical, and compassionate care. You will be skilled in maternal and fetal assessment, patient advocacy, and responding effectively to obstetrical emergencies. Excellent communication skills are essential for building trusting relationships with patients and families while providing education, emotional support, and guidance during this important life experience. Our goal is to ensure every mother, newborn, and family receives exceptional care and support. Located in beautiful Fort McMurray, on Treaty 8 territory and the traditional lands of the Métis people, this family-focused community offers vibrant social, recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities. Surrounded by Canada's boreal forest, lakes, rivers, and nearby provincial parks, Fort McMurray provides an exceptional setting for both work and outdoor living, with year-round activities and the breathtaking display of the Northern Lights. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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: Maternity Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.75 Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 23-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 03-APR-2028 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 24 Shifts per cycle: 60 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:
Two years of experience in the past 5 years on a Maternal Child hospital -based program. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
Preferred Qualifications:
Acute Care of at-Risk Newborns (ACoRN) preferred. Current Obstetrical Education (i.e. more OB). Current Fetal Health Surveillance course. Charge Nurse experience.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to expectant mothers, newborns, and families throughout labour, birth, and postpartum, including assessment and response to obstetrical emergencies. Use nursing processes and clinical judgment to educate, counsel, and advocate for patients and families while contributing to integrated care and quality improvement.
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 BCLS-HCP certification. The role requires two years of recent experience in a hospital-based maternal-child program and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification; ACoRN, obstetrical education, fetal health surveillance training, and charge nurse experience are preferred.
Skills
- Maternal And Fetal Assessment
- Obstetrical Care
- Newborn Care
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Judgment
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Obstetrical Emergency Response
- Patient Education
- Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Quality Improvement
- Leadership
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Maternal-Newborn Care
- Obstetrical Care
- Labour And Delivery
- Postpartum Care
- Maternal And Fetal Assessment
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Acute Care Of At-Risk Newborns
- Fetal Health Surveillance
- College Of Registered Nurses Of Alberta
- Patient Safety
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Nursing Process
- Health Promotion
- Charge Nurse
