Registered Nurse at Alberta Health Services

Date: 19 hours ago
City: Lethbridge, AB
Contract type: Part time
Your Opportunity:

Please note that this Registered Nurse position works in the surgical suite (OR). Under limited supervision of the OR Manager and Charge Nurse: Assumes responsibility and accountability for the management of patient care as outlined by AHS policies, professional association standards (CRNA) and ORNAC guidelines. Will competently and effectively be able to assume the role of team leader or charge nurse.

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 of AHS. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, 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: Surgical Suite Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.42 Posting End Date: 12-DEC-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 05-JAN-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 24 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $43.26 Maximum Salary: $59.21 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. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively and adapt communication style to meet the needs of patients/clients and to communicate with physicians in a concise and accurate manner. Reliable and dependable. Ability to safeguard AHS information as private and confidential. Assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to patient/client change in status. Proven ability to anticipate and respond to critical situations. Work effectively in a team environment. Balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities. Demonstrated ability to assess own educational needs regarding knowledge and skill development and to participate in the appropriate educational opportunities. Demonstrated ability in the use of principles of time management and effective problem solving. Proven technical and clinical skill in scrub and circulating roles. Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve the immediate complications of anesthesia. Flexibility to function in multiple perioperative situations. Proven ability to mentor/precept new staff members.

Preferred Qualifications:

3 years recent surgical suite (OR) and/or recovery room experience. Certification of perioperative course. Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Basic computer skills including connect care an asset. Teaching and mentoring skills desired.

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