Registered Nurse - First Assistant

🔍 North Zone, Fort McMurray, Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt

📁: Nursing - Nurses/Psych Nurses

📅   : ALB00578787 Requisition #

📅   : Aug 29, 2026 Post Date

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Classification: Registered Nurse

Union: United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program: Operating Room

Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: At (UNA only)

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 19-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 57

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $44.56

Maximum Salary: $60.98

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Candidates must possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, completion of an accredited RNFA program, and a minimum of five (5) years of perioperative nursing experience. Candidates must also demonstrate strong leadership and mentorship abilities; excellent communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills within a highly complex interdisciplinary environment; and proficiency in critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Candidates applying for the Professional Development Opportunity must meet the required qualifications listed above and the RNFA Program admission requirements set by the National Institute of First Assisting (NIFA). Participation in the Program will require a Return for Service Agreement. The program is full-time and approximately 6 months in duration; timelines may vary based on service delivery, location, Canadian Nursing Association examination schedules and individual learner progression. Travel may be required. Candidates who require more information regarding the Professional Development Opportunity are encouraged to contact RNFA@hssab.ca.

Preferred Qualifications:

CNA Certification in Perioperative Nursing. Active CNA membership. Active AAN membership. Perioperative Certificate from an accredited post-secondary institution. Previous RNFA experience in a variety of surgical specialties. ACLS Certification. PALS Certification. Completion of RN prescribing modules. Membership with one of the following Professional Associations: ORNAC, RNFANC or AORN.

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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