Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
We are looking for Registered Nurses who are passionate about obstetrical nursing, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a collaborative team that makes a difference every day. As a Registered Nurse in Labour & Delivery, you will use your advanced clinical skills to provide safe, evidence-informed and compassionate care across the obstetrical journey. You will work collaboratively with physicians, midwives, anesthesiology, neonatal teams and other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will care for patients experiencing normal and complex pregnancies, provide support throughout labour and birth, recognize and respond to obstetrical emergencies, and care for patients with obstetrical complications and/or medical conditions complicated by pregnancy. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge and experience in the antepartum, labour and delivery, and postpartum periods, including newborn assessment and breastfeeding support. Experience and competency in areas such as fetal health surveillance, labour support, obstetrical emergencies, neonatal resuscitation, operative birth and obstetrical surgical care will contribute to your success. We are proud of the knowledge, experience and passion our nurses bring to obstetrical care. We value nurses who are willing to learn from one another, teach one another, support each other through the hard days and celebrate the incredible moments together. Bring your skills, your curiosity, your compassion and your passion for birth. Come grow your practice with us. As a member of the Labour & Delivery team, you will be expected to maintain all required certifications and competencies and adhere to applicable policies, procedures, practice guidelines, AHS Values and Code of Conduct.
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 25
- Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.65
- Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 18-SEP-2026
- Temporary End Date: 18-MAR-2027
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 26
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum six (6) months of obstetrical nursing experience within the last two (2) years. Completion of advanced obstetrical education (e.g., Maternal Newborn Nursing Orientation) and current Newborn Resuscitation, Fetal Health Surveillance and CPR certifications. Completion of Labour & Delivery Epic Instructor-Led Training (ILT) and successful completion of a medication examination prior to interview. Demonstrated ability to rapidly assess changing clinical situations, prioritize care, make sound clinical decisions and respond effectively to obstetrical emergencies. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team while maintaining respectful, professional relationships with patients, families and colleagues. Strong communication and conflict-management skills required. Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and electronic clinical and communication systems. Ability to meet the physical demands of prolonged standing and walking, frequent patient handling and transfers, assisting with deliveries and post-epidural ambulation, and moving equipment and linen. Active N95 mask fitting. Ability to safely handle loads of 0–20 lbs constantly, 21–50 lbs frequently and 51–100 lbs occasionally, and push or pull heavy equipment or loads exceeding 180–250 lbs when required during patient care and emergency situations.
Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor of Nursing/Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred; however, equivalent skills, knowledge and experience relevant to nursing practice will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with recent obstetrical nursing experience in a tertiary care facility, particularly experience within a high-acuity Obstetrics Department. Demonstrated experience caring for patients with complex obstetrical needs and emergent clinical situations is considered an asset.
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.
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