Registered Nurse

The Red Deer Regional Hospital Outpatient Department offers an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment. Our team supports a wide range of specialties - including Urology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Plastics, and several others - creating a workplace where every day brings something new. If you enjoy major fun with minor surgeries and procedures, this is the perfect setting to grow your skills. As an RN in Outpatients, you’ll play a key role in preparing, supporting, and recovering patients through a variety of ambulatory procedures and clinic visits. You’ll work closely with surgeons, physicians, technologists, and allied health professionals while providing safe, efficient, patient‑centered care. The rapid flow of outpatient work allows you to sharpen assessment skills, strengthen clinical judgment, and engage in hands‑on procedural nursing that keeps patients moving smoothly through their care journey. Our department is known for its strong teamwork, positive energy, and commitment to high‑quality care. Whether you’re assisting with minor surgical interventions, supporting fracture care, coordinating specialty clinics, or helping patients navigate their next steps, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values adaptability, curiosity, and a sense of fun in the work we do. If you’re looking for a role with variety, autonomy, and the chance to work across multiple surgical disciplines - all while enjoying a dynamic and upbeat environment - the Outpatient Department at Red Deer Regional is an exceptional place to build your practice and make a meaningful impact.

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.

Must have at least 5 years surgical experience within the past 1 year. Must have Connect Care training and access that is current.

Bladder Instillation knowledge. Charge nurse training and application. Educational instruction.