Registered Nurse - Acute Care and ER

This is your opportunity to work as a Registered Nurse (RN) in picturesque community of Elk Point. In this role you will work to the full scope of practice in both the 12-bed acute care unit and the Emergency Department. Your interpersonal skills will be used as you develop relationships with your multidisciplinary team, clients, families and community members. Your day will require critical thinking skills as you treat your clients who have various needs with evidence-based practice. AHS is a supportive employer with opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental, where you and your family can truly thrive. Nestled in rolling green hills along the North Saskatchewan River, Elk Point is a welcoming town that began as a fur trading post. The town is now a thriving community shaped by agriculture, oil, and its strong sense of history and culture. The town sits at the edge of Alberta’s Lake Country, along the scenic Iron Horse Trail, offering endless opportunities for hiking, biking, ATVing, water sports, and wildlife exploration. Families enjoy K-12 schools, parks, sports fields, and a variety of arts, recreation, and community programs. Elk Point is also a hub for history buffs, with nearby provincial historic sites such as Fort George-Buckingham House. The community opportunities to get involved through volunteer groups and local events. Whether you love the outdoors, sports, history, or community life, Elk Point truly has something for everyone. This location has a bonus of eligibility for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program and affordable real estate to add another layer of appeal. Embrace a role in delivering holistic, comprehensive care while upholding a commitment to wellness and trust. Your work ensures clients receive optimal care. Elk Point is more than a workplace; it’s home.

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 will be paid $39.58 - $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, 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.

Experience in the last year with acute and/or emergency care, wound care, IV initiation, and medication administration.

Previous Connect Care (Rural Nurse). Current certification: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS).