Registered Nurse
Your Opportunity
Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our team. As a Registered Nurse (RN) at our rural hospital, you will work in a variety of areas: this includes a 10 bed ER, a 19-bed acute care unit, a 10 bed Goal (Goal oriented active living) unit, and our busy labor and delivery area. As an RN working at our facility, you will be a vital part of our collaborative health care team.
Previous experience will be valuable in transitioning to the Rural Nurse role; however, you will be provided with mentorship and education opportunities to increase competence and confidence in the rural Registered Nurse role. You will be expected to provide safe and competent care to our patients in a collaborative, family centered care approach. As a member of our team, you will be flexible in what area of the hospital you work in as priorities will change rapidly between each unit.
Ponoka, which means Elk in Blackfoot serves a large First Nations community. Our town is located along Highway 2 in the Battle River Valley within an hour drive to major cities. Our community provides a great opportunity for families, adventurists, and people wanting a rural life. Attention Registered Nurses! This position may qualify for a $15,000 to $20,000 Recruitment Incentive.
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.
Registered Nurse
UnionUnited Nurses of Alberta
Unit and ProgramUnit 1, Unit 2, Emergency Room
Primary LocationPonoka Hospital and Care Centr
Location DetailsAs Per Location
Multi-SiteAt (UNA only)
FTE0.51
Posting End Date25-SEP-2026
Temporary Employee ClassTemp P/T Benefits
Date Available05-OCT-2026
Temporary End Date30-SEP-2027
Hours per Shift7.75
Length of Shift in weeks12
Shifts per cycle29
Shift PatternDays, Evenings, Weekends
Days OffAs Per Rotation
Minimum Salary$44.56
Maximum Salary$60.98
Vehicle RequirementNot 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.
Required Qualifications
- CTAS
- Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certification in the last 2 years. - Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
- CAM-A, CAM-B, Lead 2.
As Required.
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