Registered Nurse - Transitional Graduate Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Step into your nursing career with confidence. Join Alberta’s Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program. Have you recently graduated as a Registered Nurse and ready to launch your nursing career? Do you have a passion for obstetrics and looking for an exciting opportunity to learn, grow and advance your nursing career? Whether you're drawn to the energy of urban centers or the close-knit feel of rural communities, opportunities await in our Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program (GNTPP). This isn’t about “hitting the ground running”. It’s about growing into your role with the support you deserve. You’ll be paired with experienced peers who guide you every step of the way, helping you build your skills, competence, and confidence in a safe and supportive environment. Start strong. Grow steadily. Thrive with support. The GNTPP is 12 months in duration and structured into two phases: Phase 1 - Enhanced Orientation: You will be in supernumerary (not counted in staffing numbers) and paired with a Clinical Guide (experienced RN) to develop and complete a personalized learning plan. During this phase you will be enrolled in the Maternal Newborn Nursing Orientation Program which consists of classroom training, self-study and Lab combined with buddy shifts and mentor shifts alongside your Clinical Guide. The duration of this phase is flexible, based on your individual learning and transition needs. Phase 2 - Independent Practice with Support: After successfully completing Phase 1 -Enhanced Orientation, you will transition to independent practice while having access to an assigned mentor for ongoing support throughout the remaining 12 months of the program. You will be considered fully trained in L&D once you have completed a year (1 year) in the job to allow for knowledge consolidation.
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 the organization. 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 AHS/UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii).
- Classification: SN Registered Nurse NGT
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Orthopedic Surgical
- Primary Location: South Health Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 05-DEC-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 12-JAN-2026
- Temporary End Date: 11-JAN-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 57
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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. Eligibility is restricted to Graduate Nurses, Graduate Psychiatric Nurses, Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses who have graduated within 12 months prior to the anticipated start date of the program and who have not yet obtained a regular position with AHS, Covenant Health, or Recovery Alberta. Candidates selected for an interview must review the UNA Letter of Understanding #29 - Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program prior to the interview. For details, visit https://www.una.ca/collectiveagreements.
Additional Required Qualifications:Looking for a compassionate and motivated new graduate Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in acute care and medical-surgical nursing, developed through comprehensive clinical placements. Skilled in-patient assessment, evidence-informed care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Known for clear communication, adaptability in fast-paced environments, and a commitment to delivering safe, patient-centered care. Eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team and continue growing as a clinician in a high-acuity setting. After transitioning to independent practice, you will be required to apply for available vacant positions of no less than 0.5 FTE in a similar practice setting, ideally within the same unit, program, site, or office. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Critical thinking and clinical judgment skills developed through academic and practicum experiences. Proficient in clinical assessment techniques appropriate to entry-level practice. Effective time management and organizational abilities, with a willingness to adapt in fast-paced environments. Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and electronic health records - Epic (Connect Care). Physically capable of meeting the demands of the position, including standing for extended periods, lifting, transferring patients, and performing other direct care tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:Final clinical practicum in acute care, surgical, and/or orthopedic settings strongly preferred. Interest in orthopedic or general surgical nursing; prior exposure through clinical placements is an asset. Acute care or previous heath care experience preferred. Connect care training 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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