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Alberta Health Services

$40.76 - $55.79/hr

Rural Northern Alberta is beautiful, peaceful, and provides a great backdrop for a fulfilling ... As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients ...

Alberta Health Services

$33.16 - $43.42/hr

The community of High Level, Alberta, located eight hours north of Edmonton and three hours from ... Experience in a Long-Term Care setting, Connect Care training, experience in a rural setting ...

Alberta Health Services

$33.16 - $43.42/hr

Spirit River is rural community hospital that serves five municipalities. Residents in the area ... HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP)

Alberta Health Services

$26.43 - $29.58/hr

Rural Northern Alberta is beautiful, peaceful, and provides a great backdrop for a fulfilling ... You will assist nurses with the provision of routine care to meet patients' hygiene, nutrition ...

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Mental Health, Recovery Alberta is inviting applications for the position of a Geriatric ... Grant McEwan University offers a three-year Psychiatric Nursing Program from the Centennial Centre ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Alberta Rural Nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Alberta Rural Nurse, you need comprehensive clinical knowledge, advanced assessment abilities, and an active RN license, often with additional rural or emergency training. Familiarity with electronic health records, point-of-care testing equipment, and telehealth systems is important for serving remote communities. Strong adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and independent decision-making are crucial soft skills in this setting. These skills ensure safe, effective patient care and resourceful problem-solving in rural environments where support and resources may be limited.

What are some unique challenges Alberta Rural Nurses face compared to urban nursing roles?

Alberta Rural Nurses often encounter a broader scope of practice due to limited local resources and smaller healthcare teams. They may need to handle a wider variety of medical cases, from emergency care to chronic disease management, sometimes with less immediate specialist support. This environment fosters autonomy and critical thinking but can also mean longer shifts and on-call responsibilities. Collaboration with physicians, paramedics, and community health workers is essential, and adaptability is key. The rural setting also provides strong community connections and unique opportunities for professional growth.

What are Alberta Rural Nurses?

Alberta Rural Nurses are registered nurses who work in rural and remote communities throughout Alberta, Canada. They provide a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency care, chronic disease management, and health education, often in settings with limited resources and staff. These nurses play a vital role in ensuring that residents of rural areas have access to quality healthcare, sometimes traveling between communities or working in small hospitals and clinics. Their responsibilities can be broader than those of urban nurses, often requiring adaptability and independent decision-making.

What is the difference between Alberta Rural Nurse vs Alberta Community Nurse?

AspectAlberta Rural NurseAlberta Community Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) with rural healthcare experienceRegistered Nurse (RN) with community health focus
Work EnvironmentRural clinics, remote areas, small communitiesCommunity health centers, public health agencies, outreach programs
Employer & IndustryRural healthcare facilities, hospitals, clinicsPublic health departments, community organizations
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Alberta Rural Nurses primarily work in rural and remote settings, providing direct patient care in small communities. Alberta Community Nurses focus on public health, health promotion, and disease prevention within communities. While both roles require RN credentials, their work environments and responsibilities differ, with rural nurses often providing bedside care and community nurses emphasizing health education and outreach.

Infographic showing various Alberta Rural Nurse job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 18% As Needed, 4% Full Time, and 78% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution.
Registered Nurse - ER

Registered Nurse - ER

Alberta Health Services

North Salt Lake, UT • On-site

$40.76 - $55.79/hr

Other

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Your Opportunity:

St. Therese located in St. Paul, Alberta is situated within Treaty Six Territory, the homeland of the Metis, Dene, Saulteaux and Cree people, and part of a trading route and gathering place for other Indigenous Nations. The Town of St. Paul lies within Alberta's lake country about 200 kilometers northeast of Edmonton, you can find all the essential amenities, a variety of recreational options including sports, arts, and social groups, and enjoy outdoor playground right in your backyard. The 300-kilometer Iron Horse Trail welcomes hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and ATVs in all seasons. There are English or French K-12 schools, while Portage College and Blue Quills University offer local post-secondary options. Whatever your age, life stage, or interests, you can grow and thrive in St. Paul. But what really sets this community apart are the people who call St. Paul home and has become known as "A People Kind of Place!" To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

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: Registered Nurse
  • Union: United Nurses of Alberta
  • Unit and Program: Emergency Room
  • Primary Location: St. Paul Health Centre
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
  • FTE: 0.76
  • Posting End Date: 05-JUN-2026
  • Employee Class: Regular Part Time
  • Date Available: 15-JUN-2026
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 8
  • Shifts per cycle: 29
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights
  • 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): https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/learning-and-development/learning-modules NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum one (1) year in the last two years of Emergency and/or Acute nursing experience is preferred. Previous experience in all forms of medication administration, IV initiation/push.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current or recent experience in Emergency nursing. Previous experience in administration of blood/blood products, certification with immunizations, and medication administration through CVC/PICC/IVAD. Completion of the Connect Care Rural Nurse Modules. The following certifications are preferred: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Foundations in Emergency Rural Nursing (FERN).

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