Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The Labour and Delivery Unit at the Red Deer Regional Hospital is the only Level II referral site for Obstetrics in the Central Zone. It is comprised of an interdisciplinary department that provides care to patients of varying acuity. The Registered Nurse (RN) participates and focuses on mentorship and development of staff in the Labour and Delivery Department. Labour and Delivery is a dynamic and a fast-paced environment. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication skills and be an experienced practitioner who actively serves as a role model, advocate and motivator within the Labour and Delivery Department. You will be accountable to the public for your own practice, responsible for ensuring that your practice meets legislative requirements and the practice standards of the College of Registered Nurses Alberta (CRNA).
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: U27 Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.84 Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 16 Shift Pattern: Days 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:
Current CRNA registration. Current BLS - Heart and Stroke. Charge and Triage trained within the Labour and Delivery Unit. Ten (10) years nursing experience in a Level 2 or 3 Labour and Delivery Unit. Five (5) years' experience within the Labour and Delivery Department working >0.7FTE obtained within the last six (6) Years. NRP Certification. FHS certification. Peri-operative certification in the Obstetrical Operating room.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with perinatal loss and bereavement. Experience with education and content development. Leadership and mentorship courses and/or experience. Up to date Annual Continuing Education. Quality Improvement experience. Connect Care trained/excellent computer skills. Member of More OB Core team.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, quality nursing care to patients and families in the Labour and Delivery Department, using clinical judgment and nursing processes to support their safety and well-being. Serve as a role model and advocate while mentoring and developing staff and supporting integrated, holistic care, health promotion, and maintenance.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing education program, current CRNA registration, current BLS certification, NRP and FHS certifications, and obstetrical operating room peri-operative certification. Applicants must have charge and triage training and substantial Labour and Delivery experience, including 10 years in a Level 2 or 3 unit and five recent years in the department working above 0.7 FTE.
Skills
- Labour And Delivery Nursing
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Clinical Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education And Counseling
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Staff Development
- Charge And Triage
- Interpersonal Communication
- Perinatal Loss And Bereavement Care
- Quality Improvement
- Computer Skills
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Labour And Delivery
- Obstetrics
- Level II Referral Site
- CRNA Registration
- BLS - Heart And Stroke
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- NRP Certification
- FHS Certification
- Peri-Operative Certification
- Obstetrical Operating Room
- Charge Training
- Triage Training
- Patient Safety
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Health Promotion
- Mentorship
- Staff Development
- Perinatal Loss
- Bereavement
- Education And Content Development
- Leadership
- Quality Improvement
- Connect Care
- Continuing Education
- Interdisciplinary Care
