Registered Nurse

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has an opportunity available for a Registered Nurse (RN) at Edson Healthcare Centre, a state-of-the-art hospital built in 2016. Whether you are a New Graduate or an experienced nurse, we are looking for individuals like you who are passionate about providing front-line patient care services in rural Alberta. This position will give you an incredible opportunity to develop a well-rounded practice as a Rural Nurse, which encompasses care in the emergency department, acute care, medical-surgical, and labor/delivery/postpartum, as well as opportunity for OR and recovery. We are extremely proud of our well-respected and tremendously skilled nurses, and we want you to join our team! Benefits of small-town life include vibrant outdoor recreation, short commutes, and no parking fees. Edson, located 192 kms from Edmonton, is a tight-knit town with a population of just under 9000 residents. You have easy access to major routes, including to the Rocky Mountains and are only two hours away from Jasper National Park for a quick weekend getaway. The community has lots to offer both individuals as well as families with several local public schools, and recreational activities all-year round. If you are looking for a slower pace of life in a safe, family-oriented community, Edson may the place you call home! Visit Edson.ca/community to read more about our beautiful community! Visit ‘Why You Should be a Rural Nurse - Nikki’s Story’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssi3QHWzPSY

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 shall be paid $39.58 /hour - $54.16/hour. Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)

Ability to meet physical elements of position including patient transfers. FHS, NRP, CTAS within 6 months of hire. IV initiation and infusion therapy certification or equivalent proof of competency. Communication skills including de-escalation, closed-loop communication and active listening. Demonstrates AHS Values in nursing practice. Experience using windows computers, Outlook, electronic medical record (EMR).

ACLS, PALS, ENPC, and TNCC or EPIC. Rural Nurse Connect Care Trained. RSI Training or airway management experience. Education/experience with breastfeeding support. 1 year experience labor and delivery, emergency or rural acute care in the last 3 years. Charge Nurse experience/training, incident command post experience/training.