Registered Nurse

Pincher Creek has an exciting opportunity for a Registered ER/OR Nurse in a Benefit Eligible temporary part-time employee position. The Pincher Creek Health Care Centre has 16 acute care beds, two operating rooms, emergency room. As well the Centre includes home care services, diagnostic imaging, Radiology Associates, laboratory services, Allied Health services, acute and ambulatory care, and public health nursing. This environment is suitable for a Registered Nurse who has recent emergency and operating room nursing experience as well as medical/surgical and maternity nursing experience. The Town of Pincher Creek is a well-established community located at the edge of southern Alberta. Nestled near the mountains, Castle Mountain is a short drive away and Waterton Lakes National Park is also just a quick jaunt for all outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy. With a variety of winter and summer activities and a diversity of amenities and tourist attractions, Pincher Creek embodies the benefits of balancing work with life. Of course, if you need some time in the city, Lethbridge is just an hour’s drive away and Great Falls, Montana is only four hours for a weekend of shopping in the states.

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.

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.

Post-grad Operating Room course or equivalent required. One year of Operating Room experience required. Recent Emergency Room, Operating Room, Cardiac Stress Testing and Endoscopy experience required as expected to work in these areas on a scheduled basis. Recent experience with tube feeds, TPN, IV Insertion, PICC lines, wound and skin care required. Ability to take and participate in OR call on a scheduled basis.

Defibrillation, IV, NRP and ACLS certifications preferred. If not completed prior to hire, can be completed within 3 months of hire through in-service education. Labour / Delivery experience and associated certifications preferred. Management of sterile supplies experience preferred. Recent experience in Acute Care Nursing, Women’s Health, and/or Labour and Delivery preferred.