Registered Nurse at Alberta Health Services

This position serves primarily the communities of Lacombe and Eckville and surrounding areas. Office location is Lacombe Community Health Centre. The Registered Nurse (PCRN) functions as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team in acute care, continuing care and home care settings to provide specialized assessment and intervention on a consultative and limited direct service basis. Responsible for working collaboratively with physician consultants, primary care physicians, and other health care professionals along the continuum of care to ensure the provision of quality palliative care services that follow evidence-based best practices. Working in designated communities, the PCRN plans, advocates and develops community capacity in palliative care through consultation with, and education of, all stakeholders.

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.

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta

Classification: Registered Nurse

Union: United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program: Palliative Care and End of Life Programs

Primary Location: Lacombe Community Health Ctr

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: At (UNA only)

FTE: 0.73

Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 05-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 7

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $44.56

Maximum Salary: $60.98

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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

Commitment to continuing education in Palliative Care and to significantly expand knowledge and skills in short time required. Demonstrated abilities in program planning, education of adults, and research activities and experience in delivery of care in the community setting. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to lead a team and promote collaboration and partnership.

Preferred Qualifications

CNA certification in Hospice Palliative Care preferred. Familiarity with communities and supports in assigned area would be a real asset. Familiarity with Connect Care, Netcare and Microsoft Office applications desired. Minimum of 5 years nursing experience, at least 2 of which must be recent Palliative Care experience.