Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity :

In accordance with LOU #7, this competition is to support the hiring of internationally educated nurses and will be restricted to only those applicants who meet the posting requirements and who do not currently reside or have eligibility to work in Canada.

Our Critical Care teams at Alberta Health Services (AHS) have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) in Edmonton. We are looking for individuals with experience in a tertiary hospital and this is your opportunity to showcase your talents and skills that will help save lives of Albertans across the province.

As the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse, you are a leader and pivotal member on our team. You act as a primary caregiver to the patient and their family in the critical care setting.

You will collaborate closely with our highly skilled interdisciplinary team who are incredibly dynamic, providing professional support to one another and understand the magnitude of the work that we do.

This multi-unit position will include General ICU, General Internal Medicine / Pulmonary. AHS provides a competitive compensation package, including salary, professional growth opportunities, and health benefits so you and your family can thrive.

Our stunning province is one of the top destinations and is recognized world-wide for its natural beauty, opportunities, and high standard of living.

Edmonton, the Festival City, is located along the North Saskatchewan River and boasts almost 50 kms of trails, an entertainment scene second-to-none, a thriving arts and cultural scene, world-class shopping, professional sports teams and more! Please note : The reference to LOU #25 processes below DO NOT apply to this position or any positions posted under LOU #7.

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 $ - $ 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 or (ii) as applicable.

This posting is scheduled to close at 23 : 59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23 : 59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25.

In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14 : Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies.

Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

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 ( and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (

Additional Required Qualifications : Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Experience within the last 3 years caring for patients with transcutaneous and transvenous pacemakers, neuromuscular blocking agents, intermittent hemodialysis (IHD), solid organ transplant and continuous renal replacement therapy.

Certifications in relevant specialty area - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).Charge Nurse experience.

Past Leadership training / experience.