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Job Title


Registered Nurse


Company : Alberta Health Services


Location : High River,


Created : 2026-05-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Your Opportunity High River Hospital supports the rural community located just south of Calgary. Hospital services include 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgical Services, Obstetrical Department, Cancer Care, and Medical Inpatients Unit. The Registered Nurse (RN) at the High River Hospital Maternity Department is a member of the health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of the patients, families, and community. The RN is responsible for assessments, planning, implementation, and evolution of care delivered. You provide a wide variety of nursing services while taking the necessary steps to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the population served and work to full scope, provide a leadership role in supporting an integrated approach to patient care, families, and health care team. Competency with nursing skills and a willingness to learn with demonstrated ongoing responsibility for maintaining your continuing competence through professional development is a must. A commitment to professionalism and promoting a positive work environment is valued. Being a preceptor and/or mentor for students and staff is an expectation. The RN will demonstrate AHSs values when working at High River General Hospital. The RN will provide care for the obstetrical patient and family through the antenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum experience. The RN will also support patient care requirements in Emergency, Day Surgery and other clinical areas as required. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements. 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 of AHS. 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. Job Details Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Labour & Delivery / Postpartum Primary Location: High River Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 11-MAY-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 21-MAY-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other 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. 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 Obstetrical experience greater than 9 months. NRP, Fetal Health Surveillance. Previous medical inpatient experience. Effective communication skills. Able to work independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated strength in working collaboratively with diverse cultural populations and marginalized populations with socio-economic diversities. Ability to tolerate constant walking, standing, kneeling, bending, reaching, and sustaining posture within a fast-paced unit requiring lifting, pushing, pulling of objects greater than 50lbs. Preferred Qualifications MoreOB, ACoRN, NVCI preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr