Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity:

The Town of Whitecourt is located in northwest Alberta, and is a young, diverse and multicultural town offering a relaxed, small-town feel, but still close to the big city amenities. Whitecourt, known as the Snowmobile Capital of Alberta, lies in a forested area 177 kms northwest of Edmonton and 267 kms away from Jasper National Park. In addition to a wide variety of sports teams and cultural clubs, the community offers essential amenities and services, including several K-12 public and Catholic schools. If you’ve always dreamed of living, working, and playing in a rich and diverse huge natural playground where you see an abundance of wildlife, watch the breathtaking Northern Lights, and explore the majestic Rocky Mountains right at your doorstep, apply today AHS is proud to be part of Canada’s first, and largest fully integrated provincial healthcare system, serving over million Albertans. We are among Alberta’s Top 75 Employers and a top employer for young people and diversity. With opportunities for professional development, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, discover a whole different professional practice – and way of life – in the cozy town of Whitecourt.

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 shall be paid $ - $ Upon being entered into the register of Registered Nurses, the rate of pay shall be adjusted to the rate of pay applicable to a Registered Nurse in accordance with AHS/UNA Article or (ii) as applicable. This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 ( and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (

As Required.

As Required.