Registered Nurse - Operating Room at Alberta Health Services

Cold Lake Healthcare Centre is seeking an Operating Room (OR) Operating Room Nurse for its busy multiple surgical theatres, performing various surgeries such as general, orthopedic, gynecological, dental, ear nose and throat as well as cross training to other departments. The OR Nurse serves as a patient advocate, linking patient care units with the Operating Room, and plays a key role in perioperative care, including scrub, circulating, and post-anesthetic recovery. This role adheres to governing standards while ensuring safe, effective, and efficient patient care. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, promoting professional standards, and integrating evidence-based practices for optimal surgical outcomes. Cold Lake, a small city in northeastern Alberta, it is situated on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 and the Métis and is home to one of Canada’s largest military bases. It offers an excellent quality of life, blending natural beauty with modern amenities. Residents enjoy access to various schools and Portage College campus, and a variety of interest groups, including arts, culture, sports, volunteering, and social clubs. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Cold Lake and Meadow Lake provincial parks or hike the Iron Horse Trail. Beyond its scenic landscapes, Cold Lake provides a welcoming environment with shops, restaurants, and community events, making it an ideal place to live, work, and play. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for the Rural Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program if you meet other eligibility requirements.

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: Operating Room

Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)

FTE: 0.79

Posting End Date: 15-JUN-2026

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 02-JUL-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 20

Shifts per cycle: 75

Shift Pattern: Days, On Call

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. 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

Minimum of one (1) year of the last three (3) years in an operating room, acute care (medicine or surgical unit), or critical care (emergency or intensive care) setting. The OR Nurse must thrive in a fast-paced, highly integrated surgical team, demonstrating advanced critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills. The role is physically demanding, requires strong organization, coordination, and adaptability are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of the perioperative nursing course. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. At least two (2) years of experience within the last five (5) years in an OR suite, day surgery unit and post-anesthesia recovery room. Post-Anesthesia Care Nursing Course. Canadian Nurses Association Peri-operative CPN(C) Certification. Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) member.