Support surgical readiness as a Registered Nurse in Lethbridge’s Preoperative Assessment Clinic, using nursing assessment and patient education skills. Work daytime casual shifts at Chinook Regional Hospital.
This Registered Nurse provides comprehensive assessment, education, and care coordination for patients preparing for scheduled surgery. You will review histories, medications, allergies, and clinical documentation while identifying perioperative risks and outstanding requirements. The role supports patient-centered care through clinical judgment, documentation, and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities: Assess patients’ health needs before scheduled surgical procedures
Review histories, medications, allergies, and clinical documentation
Provide individualized education about surgical preparation and fasting




Coordinate follow-up with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and healthcare providers
Document assessments accurately and promptly in Connect Care
Requirements: Accredited nursing education program completion
Active or eligible CRNA registration and practice permit
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
Recent acute, ambulatory, surgical, or medical-surgical nursing experience
Experience with medication reconciliation and electronic health records
Apply your preoperative assessment, clinical documentation, and patient education expertise to support secure surgical preparation at Chinook Regional Hospital.

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📌 Preoperative Assessment Registered Nurse (Alberta)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Alberta