Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity:

Unit 47 is a 45-bed acute care unit specializing in General Internal Medicine (GIM) and Hospital Medicine. Unit 47 focuses on the care and coordination for acute medical patients and their multi-system complexities. GIM is a fast paced, every changing environment with a strong emphasis on continued learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork. This is an outstanding opportunity to work to an advanced scope of practice and provide excellence in quality patient care. As a Registered Nurse (RN) on Unit 47, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient and family-centered nursing care while working in a fast-paced, collaborative care nursing model. You will be part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level and AHS policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family-centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. We aim to establish a welcoming atmosphere and supportive environment for all staff and create a team culture where everyone feels valued, and the opportunity for professional growth is accessible. We are actively seeking team members who are committed to a high level of professionalism and the practice of acute medical nursing.  You must be able to be on your feet for extended periods of time. You will be required to lift, bend and push a variety of weights while maintaining safe body mechanics stipulated by AHS It’s Your Move patient handling program.

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: Unit 47 Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 26-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 1-2 years RN experience in acute inpatient medicine/internal medicine. Strong communication skills. Recent discharge planning experience. Level 1 and 2 CVAD. Blood Component/Product administration. IV Direct Push Certification. Ability to lift, move, and transfer patients (minimum 50lbs). Current It’s Your Move training required. Experience working with core elements of COACT.

Preferred Qualifications:

Chest Tube Certification. Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training. Previous Preceptor/Charge Nurse experience.