Posted 9 days ago
Registered Nurse - Pre Op / PACU
@ Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a part-time Registered Nurse for Unit 210 Surgical Suite at the Royal Alexandra Hospital's Orthopedic Surgery Centre. The nurse provides pre-operative and post-anesthesia (PACU) care for arthroplasty, urology, bariatric and general surgery patients, working rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends and on call. Pay is $44.56 to $60.98 per hour, with provisional permit holders paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour.
Pay:
$40.76–$55.79 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide pre-operative and PACU care for arthroplasty, urology, bariatric and general surgery patients
- Recognize and assist with managing pre and post anesthesia and surgical complications
- Teach, counsel and advocate for patients and families
- Link the OSC 210 Surgical Suite with post-operative units
- Evaluate own professional practice and promote the nursing role
Requirements summary:
- Completion of an accredited nursing education program
- Active or eligible CRNA registration and practice permit
- Current BCLS-HCP certification
- Current PACU experience in an acute care surgical suite
- Connect Care and basic computer skills
- Recent pre-op or operating room experience preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 29 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CRNA registration, Practice permit, BCLS-HCP |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
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- Reported office locations
- 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
- 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
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- Alberta Health Services
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- Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Health Support and Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2,107 |
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Your Opportunity:
A Registered Nurse for Unit 210 Surgical Suite in the Orthopedic Surgery Centre (OSC) at the Royal Alexandra Hospital is responsible for providing patient care for arthroplasty, urology, bariatric and general surgery procedures. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication, problem solving, teaching, and interpersonal skills. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate must have the ability to recognize and assist with management of pre and post anesthesia/surgical complications and complexities. The Nurse will demonstrate competence in delivering safe, effective, and efficient care in the preoperative and post-operative (PACU) settings. Experience working in the Operating Room is also an asset. The Registered Nurse promotes the professional role and evaluates their own professional education and clinical practice standards. The scope of practice is a continuum ranging from basic to advanced clinical nursing activities, and the nurse will practice using evidence-based measures and outcomes. The Registered Nurse is a patient advocate and provides a link between the OSC 210 Surgical Suite and the post-operative units.
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: Surgical Suite, Orthopedic Surgery Centre
- Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.75
- Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 43
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- 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.
Additional Required Qualifications:MUST have current PACU experience in an acute care surgical suite. Ability to perform consistently in a highly organized and rapid moving environment. Ability to collaborate within the expectations of an integrated team. Demonstrates advanced problem-solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgment. Demonstrates communication skills promoting respect and team spirit. Connect Care required. Basic computer skills required. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent Pre-Op experience preferred. Operating Room experience an asset.
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