The University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) is one of Canada’s leading clinical, research and teaching hospitals, treating more than 700,000 patients annually. The UAH Adult Operative Services portfolio functions within a Level 1 Trauma Center providing surgical access to various specialties including, Neurosurgery, OHNS, Urology, General Surgery, Ortho Trauma, Plastics, Burns, Spine, iMRI, and Solid Organ Transplant Services. The Operative Services Portfolio encompasses the Adult Pre-Admission Clinic, Short Stay Surgery Unit, Operative Theatres, and Post Anesthetic Care Unit. This opportunity will provide the successful incumbent with access working within the Short Stay Surgery Unit (3B1) and potentially supporting the Pre-Admission Clinic (PAC) at the University of Alberta Hospital. Supporting a multidisciplinary team caring for adult patients, the RN will provide care to patients being prepped for surgery and will also provide post operative care for ambulatory daysurgery and extended daysurgery patients through to discharge. You will gain valuable nursing experience working alongside skilled staff, in a fast paced and dynamic environment, supporting AHS's commitment to providing safe, high quality, family centered care.

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.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: Registered Nurse (2022.75)




Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Unit and Program: Short Stay Surgery/ PAC
Primary Location: U of A Hospital
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 0.50
Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
Length of Shift in weeks: 6
Shifts per cycle: 15
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $44.56
Maximum Salary: $60.98
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Classification: Registered Nurse (2022.75)
Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Unit and Program: Short Stay Surgery/ PAC
Primary Location: U of A Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 0.50
Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 6
Shifts per cycle: 15
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.

Additional Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated excellent assessment, leadership, and patient care skills. Strong communications skills (verbal/written). Strong interpersonal & problem-solving skills. Proven reliability/dependability required. Ability to deal with patients who are acutely ill in an unpredictable and stressful workplace. Ability to work in a physically demanding environment: Considerable standing/walking; lifting, positioning, pushing and/or transferring patients; considerable reaching,



stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching (continuously for 5.5 - 7 hours per shift). Walking (continuously for 5.5 - 7 hours per shifts) and lifting up to fifty pounds; pushing beds/stretchers. Must have 2 years adult surgical nursing experience or recent phase II recovery (Day Surgery) experience. Certification/current experience with IV initiation & phlebotomy. Must be able to work early start times 0500h.

Preferred Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in nursing. ACLS. Advanced knowledge of regional/neuroaxial/multimodal anesthesia. Advanced knowledge of chronic pain an asset. Advanced knowledge of ERAS, STOPBang/OSA, NRT, Infection Control, & Health Promotion strategies. Connect Care (EPIC) experience. Computer literacy. Certification with the Canadian Nurses Association in Medical/Surgical or Perianesthesia Nursing an asset. Recent charge nurse experience. Experience orientating new staff/students.

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, Edmonton, U of A Hospital

Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, U of A Hospital

Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, U of A Hospital

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