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Job Title


Registered Nurse


Company : Alberta Health Services


Location : Slave Lake,


Created : 2026-03-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Your Opportunity Slave Lake is a small town in northern Alberta, Canada about 255 km (124.3 mi) northwest of Edmonton and a similar distance southwest of Fort McMurray. It is located on the southeast shore of Lesser Slave Lake, at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 88, in the Municipal District of Lesser Slave River No. 124. Life in the Slave Lake Region is exciting! With all of the summer and winter activities and annual events, the region has something for everyone. Indoor recreation facilities located throughout the region boast numerous activities for all to enjoy year-round. Going to the Lake takes on a whole new meaning when visiting Albertas largest automobile-accessible lakeover 1,150 square kilometers! Enjoy paddle boarding, boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, water skiing, or just relax at the beach. Come for the adventure. Stay for the lifestyle. Gather with family and friends for the many exciting events hosted annually within the region. Enjoy the annual Show n Shine Car show, Riverboat Daze, Easter Family Eggstravaganza, RelayforLife, Spooktacular Halloween Party, and various Christmas Charity events to name a few. There is something for everyone almost every weekend in the Slave Lake Region. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is nonpensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. New Grads are welcome! 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 wellbeing. 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 familycentered 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. Position Details Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Acute Care Primary Location: Slave Lake Healthcare Centre Location Details: As Per Location MultiSite: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 23-FEB-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 05-MAR-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $43.26 Maximum Salary: $59.21 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. 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 At least 12 years of acute care or ER nursing experience in a rural environment. Connect Care experience. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is nonpensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Preferred Qualifications As Required. #J-18808-Ljbffr