Registered Nurse- Transitional Graduate Nurse
- Classification: SN Registered Nurse NGT
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 78 Orthopedic
- Primary Location: South Health Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 20-APR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 30-APR-2026
- Temporary End Date: 20-APR-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: $44.56
- Maximum Salary: $60.98
- 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: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 is 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 is 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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