Registered Nurse - PLC Emergency Department

Your Opportunity :

Healthy Albertans, Healthy Communities. Together. Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of Albertans at the Peter Lougheed Centre.

The Emergency Department at the Peter Lougheed Centre is entering an exciting new chapter. With the final phase of our brand-new, state-of-the-art emergency department nearing completion, we are preparing to open at full capacity in early 2026. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Calgary’s healthcare landscape and brings with it the need for additional skilled and passionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our growing team.

As one of Calgary’s largest urban emergency departments, we provide care to patients across the full spectrum of acuity. Our interdisciplinary team is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where collaboration and adaptability are key. We are seeking RNs who are not only clinically strong but also thrive in high-pressure situations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong assessment and prioritization abilities and flexibility and resilience in a busy and evolving work setting

This is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to be part of a transformative moment in emergency care in Calgary. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team, contribute to innovative patient care, and help shape the future of our department. You will be accountable to the public for your own practice, responsible for ensuring that your practice meets legislative requirements and the practice standards of the College of Registered Nurses Alberta (CRNA).

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 will be paid $ - $ 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 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) : NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification :

Additional Required Qualifications : Preferred Qualifications :

Minimum two (2) years nursing experience in a Calgary or Edmonton Zone Emergency Department. Triage and Trauma trained. Charge trained in a Calgary Zone Emergency Department. Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Recent critical care experience (obtained within the past 3 years working greater than FTE). ENCP (within 4 years). TNCC (within 4 years). ACCN certification. ACLS (within 2 years).