Registered Nurse- Plastics, OMF & Gen Surg

Your Opportunity:

We are seeking a Registered Nurse with exceptional clinical and critical thinking skills and the adaptability and enthusiasm to excel in our Acute Surgical Unit. Registered Nurse’s in this area are responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive patient and family care in accordance with the RAH and AHS policies and procedures. We implement CoAct with Care Hub nursing on all shifts with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and health care aids working collaboratively to their full scope of practice. This Registered Nurse position will require you to perform moderate to heavy work on a regular basis in order to ensure safe patient care and safety of unit staff. All staff are required to assist with mobilization of patients with a variety of ambulation needs and disabilities. You will be expected to direct and monitor the care provided by health care aids and support your LPN peers as well as take on the responsibility of charge nurse as required. In the Patient Care Unit (PCU) 24 at the RAH, you will find a supportive and cohesive team that will allow you to challenge yourself professionally with the opportunity to further develop your nursing experience. Unit orientation will be established based on experience. PCU 24 is a 28-bed unit providing care to general surgery patients including Plastics, General Surgery, Bariatric and Oral Maxillary Facial patients that are received from the operating room, emergency department, intensive care units, and directly from home and/or medical clinics.

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:
Unit 24 – Inpatient Surgery
• Primary Location:
Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
At (UNA only)
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
23-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available:
14-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date:
18-DEC-2027
• Hours per Shift:
11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks:
12
• Shifts per cycle:
40
• Shift Pattern:
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.

Previous recent experience in General Surgery, OMF, and Plastics patients. Must have charge training/experience. Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and priority setting skills. Demonstrated reliability. Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Basic computer skills. This job is physically demanding, the incumbent will be required to assist with lifting, turning, and mobilizing patients as well as other physical tasks.

Charge nurse experience. IV, PCA, epidural, Central Line and TPN experience.