Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Are you a Registered Nurse who has always wanted to work with mothers and babies? Unit 25 (Postpartum) is looking for RN’s who are passionate about maternal /child nursing. We offer a classroom based orientation program with buddy shifts to facilitate learning and skill development. If this is an area you have always wanted to work in, come join our team and we will learn together! The preferred candidate for this unit is one who has a strong interest, experience, and ability to provide family centered care to the postpartum patient, newborn, and family. Experience in postpartum and newborn assessment is a definite asset. Candidates who enjoy teaching and supporting patients in the parenting role will find this role rewarding. Additional education in breastfeeding support will be beneficial. Please note the start dates will vary depending on individual orientation requirements.
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 25 Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.63 Posting End Date: 08-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 21-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 21-FEB-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: 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:
Good communication skills and the ability to maintain effective relationships. Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required. Demonstrated ongoing responsibility for maintaining own continuing competence through professional development activities. Ability to work shift work. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Basic computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent experience in Level 2 postpartum and newborn acute care. Training and experience with Connect Care beneficial. Current IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant) certification an asset. Inter-professional communication experience. Leadership and critical thinking skills. Ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities. Ability to work within a team and contribute to care planning processes.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, quality, family-centered nursing care to postpartum patients, newborns, and families, using nursing processes and sound clinical judgment. Teach, counsel, and advocate for patients and families while supporting health promotion, patient safety, and coordinated care.
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. They must have effective communication and nursing skills, maintain professional competence, and be able to work shifts and meet the role’s physical demands; recent postpartum and newborn acute-care experience is preferred.
Skills
- Family-Centered Care
- Postpartum Nursing
- Newborn Assessment
- Patient Assessment
- Breastfeeding Support
- Patient Education
- Communication
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Care Planning
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Basic Computer Skills
- Continuing Professional Development
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Postpartum Nursing
- Newborn Care
- Maternal-Child Nursing
- Family-Centered Care
- Postpartum Assessment
- Newborn Assessment
- Breastfeeding Support
- BCLS-HCP
- CRNA Registration
- Nursing Process
- Patient Safety
- Health Promotion
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Decision Making
- Interprofessional Communication
- Care Planning
- Continuing Competence
- Connect Care
- IBCLC
- Shift Work
