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Registered Nurse - Emergency Department


Company : Alberta Health Services


Location : Calgary, Alberta


Created : 2026-02-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview Your Opportunity: Healthy Albertans, Healthy Communities. Together. Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of Albertans at the Peter Lougheed Centre. The Emergency Department at the Peter Lougheed Centre is entering an exciting new chapter with the final phase of our brand-new, state-of-the-art emergency department nearing completion. We are preparing to open at full capacity in early 2026 and are seeking skilled and passionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our growing team. As one of Calgarys largest urban emergency departments, we provide care to patients across the full spectrum of acuity. Our interdisciplinary team is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where collaboration and adaptability are key. The ideal candidate will be clinically strong and thrive in high-pressure situations, with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong assessment and prioritization abilities, and flexibility and resilience in a busy, evolving work setting. This is an opportunity to be part of a transformative moment in emergency medicine in Calgary. Youll work alongside a dedicated team, contribute to innovative patient care, and help shape the future of our department. You will be accountable to the public for your own practice, responsible for ensuring that your practice meets legislative requirements and the practice standards of the College of Registered Nurses Alberta (CRNA). Responsibilities Provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations while ensuring safety and well-being. Utilize nursing processes through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. Teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. Play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. Provide safe, quality patient- and family-centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. Compensation and Employment Details 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. 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. 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) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification Additional Required Qualifications Current BLS - Heart and Stroke. Minimum two (2) years nursing experience obtained within the past 3 years working greater than 0.70 FTE in a Calgary or Edmonton Zone Dedicated Emergency Department. Trauma trained in a Calgary or Edmonton Zone Dedicated Emergency Department. Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree in Nursing. Triage trained in a Calgary Zone Emergency Department. Recent critical care experience (obtained within the past 3 years working greater than 0.50 FTE). ENCP (within 4 years). TNCC (within 4 years). ACCN certification. ACLS (within 2 years). PALS (within 4 years). CTAS Certification. Up-to-date Annual Continuing Education. Quality Improvement experience. Connect Care Trained / Excellent Computer skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr