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OverviewYour Opportunity: Applicants must have completed an accredited perioperative course to work in the operating room. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing perioperative patient care using the nursing process in accordance with CARNA, Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) and CSA Standards of practice. The RN will demonstrate competence in delivering safe, effective and efficient care in both a scrub and circulating role as an integral part of the surgical team in both the Operating Room and Minor Surgery Clinic. The RN is responsible for providing safe care throughout the patient stay in the surgical suite. The RN promotes the professional role and evaluates their own professional education and clinical practice standards. The scope of practice is a continuum ranging from basic to advanced clinical nursing activities. The RN will practice using evidence-based measures and outcomes. The RN is a patient advocate and provides a link between the unit and the Operating Room and/or Minor Surgery Clinic Unit. The RN draws on a unique body of nursing knowledge. DescriptionAs 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 AHS. 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 UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable. DetailsClassification: Registered NurseUnion: United Nurses of AlbertaUnit and Program: Surgical SuitesPrimary Location: Peter Lougheed CentreLocation Details: As Per LocationMulti-Site: At (UNA only)FTE: 0.66Posting End Date: 02-FEB-2026Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T BenefitsDate Available: 12-FEB-2026Temporary End Date: 07-FEB-2027Hours per Shift: 7.75Length of Shift in weeks: 8Shifts per cycle: 25Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On CallDays Off: As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $43.26Maximum Salary: $59.21Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required QualificationsCompletion 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.If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment:CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4): Health Assessment Resources Certification: Additional Required QualificationsCompletion of a recognized perioperative program.Recent experience in an OR of equivalent size within the last 5 years.Must be able to wear lead for many hours.Ability to stand scrubbed for many hours supporting the surgical team. Preferred QualificationsAbility to perform consistently in a highly organized, rapidly moving and complex environment.Ability to collaborate within the expectations of a highly complex and integrated team.Demonstrates advanced problem-solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgement.Demonstrates communication skills promoting respect and team spirit. #J-18808-Ljbffr