Registered Nurse - Emergency (Drumheller)

Strathmore is a thriving community located 35 minutes East of Calgary. Strathmore District Health Services is a busy rural hospital that provides emergency care to over 23,000 patients annually. Strathmore Hospital provides a broad range of care to patients across the lifespan, utilizing electronic tracking system, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for emergency patients. The ideal candidate must be able to work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, can assess, coordinate, supervise administer and evaluate provision of health services and health care resources. Demonstration of current nursing knowledge, efficient, communication and leadership skills are required. You will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families in a diverse population, focusing on an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will accept responsibility for continuing competences through ongoing career development, including participation in education and orientation and continuous quality improvement activities. You will follow nursing standards/protocols as required. You are aware that the RN position requires physical demands including lifting, pulling, pushing, walking, standing, transferring and transporting patients and equipment up to a frequent basis. 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 Emergency Primary Location Strathmore Location Details As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE 0.53 Posting End Date 05-JUN-2026 Temporary Employee Class Temp P/T Benefits Date Available 15-JUN-2026 Temporary End Date 13-APR-2027 Hours per Shift 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle 21 Shift Pattern Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off As Per Rotation Minimum Salary $44.56 Maximum Salary $60.98 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) 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: 1 year of current Emergency or Intensive Care Unit experience or 2 years of current med/surg/acute care experience. Triage Nurse experience. Rural Nurse experience. ACLS. CTAS. TNCC. NRP. NVCI. PALS or ENPC. Preferred Qualifications: Critical care experience. Charge Nurse experience. Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate excellent assessment skills, organizational skills, patient care skills, and leadership skills. Security Screening: A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pmwag