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Location: Cardston, Alberta
Requisition #: ALB00568808
Salary Range: $44.56 – $60.98 per hour
Job Type: Regular Full Time

Your Opportunity:

Nestled in the rolling foothills of southwest Alberta lies the quaint little town/county of Cardston.

Just 30 minutes from the majestic Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Cardston is the only town that intersects both the Cowboy Trail and Canada’s historic Mormon Trail.

Rich in First Nations culture, pioneer heritage, cowboy tradition, and performing arts, Cardston makes a hospitable hub from which to experience southwest Alberta and Glacier National Park just across the border in Montana.

If you enjoy an authentic experience, we invite you to saddle up and come to Cardston, a place for adventure, a place to come together, a place to remember!

Description:

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.

Required Qualifications:

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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Current certification for IV, defibrillation, NRP, and BGM. Minimum one year Emergency Room experience mandatory. Demonstrates ability to work in a highly acute, very busy multi-disciplinary setting. Must demonstrate organization, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills. Emergency Room experience is a must. The successful applicant will assume unit leadership and charge responsibilities consistent with their level of experience. Evidence of integrity, initiative and sound judgment. Demonstrate commitment to professional development. Ability to function effectively in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal and team communication skills. Must be committed to promoting a positive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred ACLS, TNCC, CTAS. Rural Emergency Room and Acute Care experience. Emergency Department experience in a rural setting preferred.

How to Apply:

Please visit our job board to learn more and apply: https://careers.albertahealthservices.ca/jobs/registered-nurse-581270