Registered Nurse

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/Emergency 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. 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.

• Classification:
Registered Nurse
• Union:
United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program:
Acute Care/ER/OBS
• Primary Location:
Olds Hospital and Care Centre
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
At (UNA only)
• FTE:
0.70
• Posting End Date:
23-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available:
03-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date:
03-JUN-2027
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
12
• Shifts per cycle:
42
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$44.56
• Maximum Salary:
$60.98
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not 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.

Minimum one year experience, in the past three 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, Emergency and Obstetrics setting. Critical thinking skills, clinical judgement and problem solving. Ability to work as an effective team member, to accept and request direction as required. Experience in Labour and Delivery, post-partum, Emergency and Acute Care is required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Basic computer skills and strong knowledge and experience using and Netcare, Connect Care (EPIC).

Completion of Central Zone Obstetrics Postpartum and Labour and Delivery education. Recent experience with obstetrical patients and / or newborn babies and Emergency Care. FERN, CTAS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, Obs 101, CAM B. Lead II, Palliative care courses, Non Violent Crisis intervention,. . Wound care education.