Registered Nurse

Can you envision yourself living and thriving in a city that has the feel and benefits of small town? Cold Lake could be your new home! An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse. This position is suitable for an individual who has a passion for providing patient- and family-centered care. Cold Lake is located on Alberta’s seventh largest lake, offering both indoor and outdoor recreational activities which are bound to keep you busy during any season! We are a populous city of over 20,000 and home to Canada’s busiest fighter base, 4 Wing Air Force Base. We boast multiple busy industries including tourism, oil and gas and agriculture.

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)

Minimum of 2 years’ RN experience within the last 5 years with Seniors Health, Acute Care or clinical nursing. Wound care experience. A minimum of 3 years charge nurse experience.

Case management experience preferred.