Registered Nurse - NICU

Location: Central Foothills (Sundre)

Your Opportunity
A candidate with strong interest, experience, and ability to provide family‑centered nursing care to newborn patients and families is required. A candidate with certification in a relevant specialty area, charge nurse experience, and leadership training is preferred. Successful applicant will competently utilize nursing process in providing direct patient care to high‑risk infants in a Level 2 NICU, involve and advocate for the family in all matters of care, provide a disciplined and family‑centered care environment, independently and effectively make decisions and adapt to changing situations, organize and set priorities, build commitment and trust with clients and co‑workers, and promote/maintain a safe work environment.

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.

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.

Classification
Classification:  Registered Nurse  Union:  United Nurses of Alberta  Unit and Program:  NICU  Primary

Location:

Red Deer Regional Hospital  Location Details:  As Per Location  Multi‑Site:  At (UNA only)  FTE:  0.74  Posting End Date:  27-JUL-2026  Temporary Employee Class:  Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

21-SEP-2026  Temporary End Date:  22-MAR-2027  Hours per

Shift:  7.75  Length of Shift in weeks:  12  Shifts per cycle:  43  Shift Pattern:  Days, Evenings, Weekends  Days Off:  As Per Rotation  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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Additional

Required Qualifications

Basic computer skills.

Good communication skills and the ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required.

Demonstrated ongoing responsibility for maintaining own continuing competence through professional development activities.

Ability to work shift work.

Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree preferred. Applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and personal attributes may be considered.

Current NRP certification and demonstration of skill, experience attending high risk deliveries.

Recent Level 2 NICU experience.

Charge Nurse experience.

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