Registered Nurse - Transitional Graduate Nurse
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? 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.

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 protected, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization.PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, 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: SN Registered Nurse NGT

Union: United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program: Labour and Delivery

Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital

Multi-Site: At (UNA only)

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 07-AUG-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Advantages

Date Available: 14-SEP-2026

Temporary End Date: 14-SEP-2027

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 40

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $44.56





Maximum Salary: $60.98

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Classification: SN Registered Nurse NGT

Union: United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program: Labour and Delivery

Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: At (UNA only)

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 07-AUG-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 14-SEP-2026

Temporary End Date: 14-SEP-2027

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 40

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

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.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:
A thorough understanding of the antepartum period, the labor and delivery process and the immediate postpartum period and possesses a basic knowledge of newborn assessment and breastfeeding.



Successful completion of a medication exam is required at the time of the interview. CPR (BCLS) through Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation. Meet Physical Demands Requirements due to the unit's emergent nature, including: Significant walking and standing. Seated work requiring substantial arm and/or leg force. Regular handling of weights: occasionally 51-100 lbs., frequently 21-50 lbs., and constantly 0-20 lbs. Pushing/pulling >180-250 lbs. at times. Assistance to doctors during deliveries, patient handling, and transferring patients on/off beds in emergency situations - all heavy physical demands at times. Helping patients ambulate post-epidural. Emptying and moving of linen bags.

Preferred Qualifications:
Completed a clinical preceptorship in Obstetrics at a level two or three facility within the last two (2) years.

Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend 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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Edmonton Zone, St. Albert, Sturgeon Community Hospital

Edmonton Zone, St. Albert, Sturgeon Community Hospital

Edmonton Zone, St. Albert, Sturgeon Community Hospital

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📌 Registered Nurse – Transitional Graduate Nurse (Alberta)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
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