Registered Nurse at Alberta Health Services
Peace River, AB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 25

Salary

39.58

Posted On

07 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Your Opportunity:
Joining Alberta’s provincial Corrections Health Services team as a Registered Nurse (RN) presents a rewarding opportunity to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care to approximately 3,500 adults and youth across 10 correctional facilities. As part of a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health specialists, and more, RNs assess and address diverse medical, mental health, and substance use needs through services like emergency response, opioid dependency treatment, telemedicine, and discharge planning to support community reintegration. This role fosters professional growth in a dynamic environment, emphasizing harm reduction, public health, and equity, while contributing to improved health outcomes, reduced recidivism, and public safety. Opportunities are available through Alberta Health Services, with requirements including active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.
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 $39.58 - $54.16 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 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

  • Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
  • Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
  • Union: United Nurses of Alberta
  • Unit and Program: Corrections Health Unit
  • Primary Location: Peace River Correctional Ctr
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
Responsibilities
  • Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
  • Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
  • Union: United Nurses of Alberta
  • Unit and Program: Corrections Health Unit
  • Primary Location: Peace River Correctional Ctr
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only
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