Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Located just a few short minutes north of Edmonton, the Sturgeon Community Hospital (SCH) serves the community of St. Albert, north Edmonton, and the surrounding rural areas, and delivers over 2,800 babies annually. The SCH is provincially recognized for its innovative Obstetrical Program, birth and post-natal care specialties- delivering an enhanced patient experience. The Registered Nurse - Lactation Consultant (LC) will be responsible for working as a member of the interdisciplinary team, collaborating with patients and staff around the education and support of infant feeding within the postpartum unit at the SCH. The LC displays advanced knowledge related to infant feeding, provides consultation to other health care providers as well as provides support to patients and their families. The LC places a strong emphasis on the promotion, protection, and support of infant feeding within a culturally sensitive & diversity inclusive approach. The LC is primarily responsible for building infant feeding skills and confidence in staff nurses within the department. The LC is guided by their level of education, expertise, experience, demonstrated skill level and Alberta Health Services policies, and adheres to the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Standards of Practice and the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant’s (IBCLC) Code of Ethics. It is expected that you will maintain all required certifications and competencies while working on the unit, adhere to policies, procedures, practice guidelines, AHS Values and Code of Conduct. Characteristics and abilities that will contribute to success in this area include resiliency, accountability, concern for accuracy, physical stamina, and manual dexterity.
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: Antepartum, Postpartum
- Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 02-FEB-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 12-FEB-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 57
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- 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:Previous experience as a Lactation Consultant. Must have Current - (IBCLC) Internation Board Certified Lactation Consultant Certification. Certification in Newborn Resuscitation and CPR are required. A successful medication exam must be completed following interview. The ability to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities is essential. The candidate must be able to work well independently and within a team. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, within scope of practice, including clinical judgment, problem solving skills and strong decision-making ability. Must thrive in a fast-paced, high stress environment. Experience with Connect Care. Proficiency in MS Teams. Meet physical demand requirements including significant walking and standing, regular handling of weights: constantly 1-20 lbs with breastfeeding assistance, as well as seated work.
Preferred Qualifications:Participates in programs, site specific and regional required committees to stay current. Minimum 3 years recent experience working with Maternal-Newborn population.
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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