Registered Nurse - First Assistant
- Classification: Registered Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Operating Room
- Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.67
- Posting End Date: 16-MAR-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 26-MAR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 13
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, On Call
- 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:CNA CPN(C) certification required. Graduate of a certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) program. Minimum 5 years of perioperative nursing experience, with strong preference for orthopedic, gynecology, general surgery experience. Willingness to attain RN prescribing modules through CRNA. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a high acuity surgical environment. Advanced perioperative clinical skills in a first-assist capacity. Strong assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities. Excellent communication and patient advocacy skills. Ability to work in a high paced, multidisciplinary environment. Strong commitment to professionalism, development, leadership and mentorship. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:ORNAC membership.
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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