Registered Nurse
- High Prairie, AB, Canada
Part-time
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Experience the unique rewards and challenges of rural nursing in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility! Work to your full scope of practice in the Acute Care, Emergency, or the Surgical Services Suite and work with patients of all ages - every day is different! You’ll get a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes health, dental, vision, disability, and lifestyle considerations – check it out on our website. You can also grow your career through in-house courses or external opportunities. With AHS, you can thrive! The Town of High Prairie, Gateway to the Mighty Peace, is located in northern Alberta’s Big Lakes County. Individuals and families have public and Catholic K-12 options, with adult and post-secondary programs available locally through Northern Lakes College. Offering arts, cultural, and social activities, you can hike, bike, or fish the best spots at nearby lake shores - there’s something for everyone. Opened 2017, the High Prairie Health Complex features 30 acute care beds, obstetrics and surgical programs, emergency and outpatient departments and a full suite of healthcare services from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. The attached JB Wood Continuing Care Centre attached to health complex has 67 beds. 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. Grow your career in a brand-new facility, collaborate with a friendly and professional team, and experience the beauty of the North. The successful candidate will primarily work in the Operating Room and will be cross trained to provide coverage and support in the Emergency Department and Acute Care as required.
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: Combined Surgical Services/Operating Room; Acute Care & Emergency Department Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.63 Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 26-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 29-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call 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:
Completion of Registered Perioperative Nursing course. Two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years in the operating room and/or post-anesthesia recovery room. Canadian Perioperative Nursing Certificate (CPNC). Post-Anesthesia Care Nursing Course. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Membership with Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC).
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, quality nursing care to patients of all ages, primarily in the Operating Room, and cross-train to support the Emergency Department and Acute Care as needed. Use clinical judgment and nursing processes to promote patient well-being, educate and counsel patients and families, advocate for their needs, and support integrated care.
Requirements
Required qualifications include completion of an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Preferred qualifications include perioperative nursing education, recent Operating Room or post-anesthesia recovery experience, CPNC, post-anesthesia care training, current ACLS and PALS certifications, and ORNAC membership.
Skills
- Nursing Care
- Operating Room Nursing
- Acute Care
- Emergency Nursing
- Perioperative Nursing
- Post-Anesthesia Recovery
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Safety
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Patient Education
- Counseling
- Patient Advocacy
- Health Promotion
- Leadership
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Lifestyle Benefits
- Remote Retention Allowance
- Career Development Courses
Visa sponsorship
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
- BCLS-HCP
- Operating Room
- Surgical Services
- Acute Care
- Emergency Department
- Perioperative Nursing
- Post-Anesthesia Recovery
- CPNC
- ACLS
- PALS
- ORNAC
- Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Safety
- Patient and Family-Centered Care
- Health Promotion
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Counseling
- Obstetrics
- Outpatient Care
- Rural Nursing