Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital is expanding, and we are looking for dedicated healthcare professionals to join our team. As a Level II NICU, we provide specialized care for premature newborns and infants experiencing a variety of health challenges. Our multidisciplinary team includes Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Physicians, Social Workers, Dietitians, and other allied health professionals who work together to deliver exceptional, family-centered care. As part of the Women and Children’s Health portfolio, NICU staff also collaborate closely with our Pediatrics team and provide support to Labour & Delivery and Maternal/Child units as needed. This unique environment offers opportunities to develop a broad range of skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families. If you are passionate about patient- and family-centered care and thrive in a collaborative, dynamic, and rewarding work environment, we would love to meet you. Join us and help provide specialized care for our smallest patients and their families.
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: NICU/Women & Children's Health Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only) FTE: 0.61 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 05-APR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 33 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
Knowledge of assessing and providing care for a newborn. Strong verbal and written communication skills with care team and patients/clients, especially in facilitating information transfer between care team and parents. Assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to patient/client change in status. Demonstrated critical thinking skills and responses. Ability to perform duties as outlined on the Physical Demand Statement (PDS) for the position. Ability to safeguard AHS information as private and confidential. Ability to follow and adhere to AHS policies, procedures, goals and objectives. Demonstrated teamwork and ability to work well with others in small groups, especially interdisciplinary team. Strong time management and prioritization skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
2-3 years acute care or relevant clinical care experience preferred. Proven technical and clinical skills pertinent to NICU nursing preferred. Basic computer skills preferred. Experience/knowledge of lactation and the ability to assist/teach mothers to feed their baby preferred. Experience/knowledge of perinatal bereavement and the ability to assist family to cope with newborn loss preferred.
