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Jump to the original descriptionResponsibilities
Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, and communities while ensuring safety and well-being. Utilize nursing processes and critical thinking to lead an integrated, holistic approach to patient care and health maintenance.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing program, a valid CRNA practice permit, and BCLS-HCP certification. Candidates should ideally have 1-2 years of acute care or ER experience in a rural environment and familiarity with Connect Care.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Advocacy
- Health Promotion
- Acute Care Nursing
- Emergency Nursing
- Connect Care
- Patient Safety
- Holistic Care
- Clinical Leadership
Benefits
- Remote Retention Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Acute Care
- Emergency Nursing
- CRNA
- BCLS-HCP
- Connect Care
- Rural Nursing
- Patient Centered Care
- Health Care Provider
- United Nurses of Alberta
- Medication Management
- Health Assessment
Original job description
Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Your Opportunity:
Slave Lake is a small town in northern Alberta, Canada about 255 km (124.3 mi) northwest of Edmonton and a similar distance southwest of Fort McMurray. It is located on the southeast shore of Lesser Slave Lake, at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 88, in the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124. Life in the Slave Lake Region is exciting! With all of the summer and winter activities and annual events, the region has something for everyone. Indoor recreation facilities located throughout the region boast numerous activities for all to enjoy year-round. Going to the Lake takes on a whole new meaning when visiting Alberta’s largest automobile-accessible lake - over 1,150 square kilometers! Enjoy paddle boarding, boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, water skiing, or just relax at the beach. Come for the adventure. Stay for the lifestyle. Gather with family and friends for the many exciting events hosted annually within the region. Enjoy the annual Show n’ Shine Car show, Riverboat Daze, Easter Family Egg-stravaganza, Relay-for-Life, Spooktacular Halloween Party, and various Christmas Charity events to name a few. There is something for everyone almost every weekend in The Slave Lake Region. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. For more information about the friendly community of Slave Lake, please copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f84WXNsR4ho. New Grads are welcome!
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, Emergency Primary Location: Slave Lake Healthcare Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 24-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends 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. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.
Additional Required Qualifications:
At least 1-2 years of acute care or ER nursing experience in a rural environment. Connect Care experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
