Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Imagine Living and Thriving in a City with the Heart of a Small Town Exciting Opportunity for a Registered Nurse in Cold Lake, Alberta Are you passionate about providing patient- and family-centered care? Are you looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced lifestyle? Cold Lake could be your new home! We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team. This position is ideal for a compassionate and skilled professional who values community connection, collaborative care, and personal growth. Why Choose Cold Lake? Nestled beside Alberta’s seventh-largest lake, Cold Lake offers a unique blend of natural beauty and vibrant city living. With a population of over 20,000, we offer the amenities of a city while maintaining the welcoming atmosphere of a small town. Cold Lake is a four-season destination, with endless recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, hiking, skiing, and more. It’s also home to 4 Wing Cold Lake, Canada’s busiest fighter base, and supported by strong industries in tourism, oil and gas, and agriculture. Whether you're exploring nature, building your career, or connecting with a close-knit community, Cold Lake is a place where you can truly thrive. Apply today and discover the professional and personal rewards of life in Cold Lake.
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: Assisted Living Alberta
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Cold Lake LTC
- Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 29-DEC-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 08-JAN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- 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. 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): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years in Seniors Health, Acute Care, or clinical nursing. Demonstrated experience and competency in wound care management. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a charge nurse role, with proven leadership and decision-making skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Preferred Qualifications:Case management experience is preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
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.
Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.
We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
