Registered Nurse - Transition Care Unit

Your Opportunity:

Working at QEII /Mackenzie Place the RN has an exciting opportunity to provide nursing care for clients who are medically stable and could be transitioning from the hospital to home, or from one care setting to another. Reporting to the Care Manager, the RN will provide biopsychosocial clinical support to a diverse clientele in Seniors Health which may include clients transitioning from hospital to home, or from one care setting to another. The RN will be expected to delegate responsibilities to HCAs using a team focused approach in managing workload. The RN will use the nursing process while working in collaboration with Allied Health, physicians, the nursing team and leadership to promote and maintain a holistic approach in client care. We embrace the philosophy of person and family centered care and recognize that each client and family member have unique values, personal history and an equal right to dignity, respect, and to participate fully in their environment. Your success will come from creating partnerships and relationships with clients, families and coworkers that will lead to the best client outcomes and enhance quality of life. Grande Prairie is located in NW Alberta and has something for everyone. We have many activities at our numerous parks, recreation centres and golf courses, alongside a vibrant arts and culture community and a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. 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.

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.

• Transition Company:
Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification:
Registered Nurse
• Union:
United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program:
Type A Continuing Care Home, Transition Care Unit
• Primary Location:
Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
At (UNA only)
• FTE:
0.60
• Posting End Date:
12-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temporary Part Time
• Date Available:
23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date:
28-FEB-2027
• Hours per Shift:
11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks:
12
• Shifts per cycle:
24
• 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.

Depth and breadth of nursing knowledge and complex reasoning reflective of level of education. Strong communication skills utilizing a variety of modalities (verbal, written, active listening) and ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of specific residents, relay resident information to primary health care provider(s), on and off-site, in a timely, concise, accurate manner. Assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in resident physical, emotional, psychological status. Effectively uses information and communication technology to improve inter-professional person-centered care. Complex reasoning skills reflective of level of education to make decisions in strenuous and changing environments by compiling information from multiple sources. Sound judgment. Displays an attitude that conveys respect and dignity of all persons. Independent and shared accountability in a just culture. Compassionate and caring attitude. Contributes to the quality improvement process by working with others to identify and implement areas for improvement and improved service delivery and resident outcomes.

Minimum 2 years clinical experience applicable to the service area(s). Previous experience performing comprehensive assessments utilizing the RAI suite of tools. Supportive Dementia. Previous Charge Nurse experience.