Your Opportunity:
As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Olds hospital and Care Centre, you will performing a broad scope of RN duties in accordance with Alberta health Services Policies and nursing care standards. You will work with patients and an inter-professional team in the medical / Surgical and obstetrics whilst demonstrating a professional, positive attitude; and excellent communication, problem solving and inter-professional skills. 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. Olds residents benefit from the close proximity to big city amenities while also being able to enjoy a wide variety of recreational facilities and amenities within the town, such as the Aquatic Centre for swimming, Sportplex for skating. Olds is along the Highway 2 corridor between red deer (63km) and Calgary (95km) a population of 8,944. Municipal Library. Olds is a very short distance from the Foothills Mountains, great for any outdoor enthusiasts.
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 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.
- Classification: Registered Nurse
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Union: United Nurses of Alberta
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Unit and Program: Combined Med Surg and Obstetrics
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Primary Location: Olds Hospital and Care Centre
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
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FTE: 0.70
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Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2025
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Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
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Date Available: 18-SEP-2025
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Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2026
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 12
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Shifts per cycle: 40
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Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $43.26
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Maximum Salary: $59.21
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Vehicle Requirement: Not 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). 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)
Additional Required Qualifications:
Minimum one year experience, in the past two years, in Acute Care / Obstetrics / Emergency setting, working to full RN scope of practice. Ability to perform and document physical assessments, ability to administer medications within the acute care setting. Critical thinking skills, clinical judgement and problem solving. Ability to work as an effective team member, to accept and request direction as required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Basic computer skills and strong knowledge and experience using and Netcare, Connect Care (EPIC).
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of Central Zone Obstetrics Postpartum and Labour and Delivery education. Recent experience with obstetrical patients and / or newborn babies. FERN, CTAS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, CAM B. Lead II, Palliative care courses, Non-Violent Crisis intervention, Obs 101. Wound care education.
