Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and motivated Registered Nurse to add to our team of nursing professionals at the Forzani & MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre (CCSC). This position reports to the Manager/Delegate and is responsible for providing safe, effective, high quality nursing care at CCSC. The nurse will have an in-depth knowledge and expertise related to CCSC workflow and the patient population. A minimum current experience of 3-5 years working at CCSC is preferred. Duties include assisting the physician with scoping procedures, administering procedural sedation, providing both pre and post procedure care for patients undergoing colonoscopy, leading both group and individual patient education classes, conducting individual screening medical histories and assessments, and other duties as required.
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.
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Colon Cancer Screening Center
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.53
- Posting End Date: 02-JAN-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 19-JAN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 9.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 5
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- 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:Recent ICU or Emergency experience preferred within the last 3-5 years. Recent acute medical/surgical experience within the last 3-5 years. Certification in IV therapy required. Recent demonstrated experience (at least 3 years within the last 5 years) in administering and caring for patients receiving IV conscious sedation required. Ability to function independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment required. Excellent communication, organization and decision-making skills required. Demonstrated ability to interact within a multi-disciplinary team. Professional manner with a focus on ensuring a very positive patient experience required. This position requires lifting, bending, walking and standing for long periods of time. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. Must be able to push/pull patients on stretchers and carry up to 20lbs for short distances. Required to do group patient teaching and 1:1 patient teaching; Group patient education experience an asset.
Preferred Qualifications:Active ACLS certification preferred. Current job experience at CCSC preferred. Current experience with Lumens 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.
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