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Nursing Unit Assistant Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

CA$75K - CA$105K/yr

... from CNA -> LPN -> RN and into leadership roles . Gain valuable, hands-on experience across ... Minimum 1 years' experience working on a nursing unit. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Possess high ...

CA$19.50 - CA$22/hr

Dementia Unit Location: DeMay Living Center - 100 Sunset Drive, Newark, NY 14513 Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Evenings, Shift 2pm - 10pm , Every other weekend SUMMARY As a Certified Nursing Assistant ...

CA$20 - CA$22/hr

JOB TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), DeMay (Full-Time, Nights) DEPARTMENT: Subacute ... Gain valuable, hands-on experience across multiple units, including a rehabilitation unit that ...

CA$19.40 - CA$20.60/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), DeMay (Full-Time, Nights) DEPARTMENT: Long Term Care LOCATION ... Gain valuable, hands-on experience across multiple units, including a rehabilitation unit that ...

CA$20 - CA$22/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), DeMay (Full-Time, Days) DEPARTMENT: Subacute LOCATION: DeMay ... Gain valuable, hands-on experience across multiple units, including a rehabilitation unit that ...

CA$19.40 - CA$20.60/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), DeMay (Full-Time, Evenings) DEPARTMENT: Long Term Care LOCATION ... Gain valuable, hands-on experience across multiple units, including a rehabilitation unit that ...

CA$20 - CA$22/hr

JOB TITLE: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), DeMay (Full-Time, Evenings) DEPARTMENT: Subacute ... Gain valuable, hands-on experience across multiple units, including a rehabilitation unit that ...

CA$19.40 - CA$20.60/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), DeMay (Part-Time, Nights) DEPARTMENT: Long Term Care LOCATION ... Gain valuable, hands-on experience across multiple units, including a rehabilitation unit that ...

CA$20 - CA$22/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), DeMay (Full-Time, Evening) DEPARTMENT: Long Term Care LOCATION ... Gain valuable, hands-on experience across multiple units, including a rehabilitation unit that ...

CA$20 - CA$22.50/hr

Dementia Unit Location: DeMay Living Center - 100 Sunset Drive, Newark, NY 14513 Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Evenings, Shift 2pm - 10pm , Every other weekend SUMMARY As a Certified Nursing Assistant ...

CA$20 - CA$22/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), DeMay (Full-time, Days) Department: Long Term Care Location ... Includes a rehabilitation unit modeled after a med-surg setting * Build strong, well-rounded ...

CA$20 - CA$22/hr

... unit that mirrors a med-surg setting. Be part of a team that invests in your future while delivering exceptional care every day. SUMMARY As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide high ...

CA$30.31 - CA$36.48/hr

... nursing career. SUMMARY: As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide professional patient care to long-term and post-acute care residents. You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs ...

CA$30.31 - CA$36.48/hr

Grow your nursing career with competitive pay, shift differentials, overtime at timeandahalf, and ... You will direct and monitor the care provided by CNAs and consistently ensure proper documentation ...

Registered Nurse

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$40.76 - CA$55.79/hr

Baccalaureate degree in nursing. Medical/Surgical NICU experience within last 5 years. Minimum 3 ... CNA Neonatal ICU certification. Participation in unit-based committee/group work in last 2 years.

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How much do nursing unit assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for nursing unit assistant in Alberta is $31.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $41.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nursing unit assistant?

To excel as a Nursing Unit Assistant, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, administrative skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional healthcare office training often preferred. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, scheduling software, and basic office equipment is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff are vital soft skills. These competencies ensure efficient unit operations, accurate patient information management, and seamless support for both clinical teams and patients.

What are the main challenges nursing unit assistants face when balancing administrative and patient support duties?

Nursing Unit Assistants often juggle multiple priorities, such as managing patient records, coordinating with nurses and physicians, and handling phone calls, all while ensuring the unit runs smoothly. One of the main challenges is maintaining accuracy and efficiency under time pressure, as unexpected situations can arise throughout the shift. Strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt quickly are essential, and teamwork plays a key role in addressing overlapping responsibilities and providing quality patient care.

What is a nursing unit assistant at a hospital?

A nursing unit assistant is a healthcare support worker who assists nurses and other medical staff by performing tasks such as patient transport, supply management, and clerical duties within a hospital unit. They help ensure smooth daily operations and typically require good communication skills and basic medical knowledge. This role often involves working in a fast-paced environment and may require certification or training specific to healthcare support roles.

What is a nursing unit assistant?

A nursing unit assistant is a healthcare support worker who assists nurses and other medical staff by performing tasks such as patient transport, clerical duties, and maintaining supplies within a hospital or clinical setting. They typically require good communication skills and may need basic healthcare training or certification. Their role helps ensure smooth daily operations on nursing units.

What cities in Alberta are hiring for Nursing Unit Assistant jobs?

Cities in Alberta with the most Nursing Unit Assistant job openings:

Infographic showing various Nursing Unit Assistant job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,182 per year, or $31.8 per hour.

CA$75K - CA$105K/yr

Full-time

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Key responsibilities

  • Receives referrals for high-risk neurobehavioral patients, assesses their needs, and documents psychosocial assessments.

  • Implements discharge and continued care plans in compliance with regulations and involves patients and families in treatment planning.

  • Monitors operations for compliance with licensure, accreditation, and regulatory standards, and supports staff professional development.


Rochester Regional Health rating

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Job description

Job Title:Program Manager- Registered Nurse

Department:Long-Term Care

Location:DeMay, 100 Sunset Dr. Newark, NY 14513

Hours Per Week:40

Schedule:Monday - Friday 8am- 4:30pm

Why Join DeMay Living Center?

Enjoy competitive pay with shift differentials, incentive opportunities, overtime at time-and-a-half, and strong benefits including a pension

Join DeMay Living Center and build a meaningful career in a supportive, growth-focused environment. We're committed to your development, offering tuition assistance and actively supporting team members advancing from CNA -> LPN -> RN and into leadership roles. Gain valuable, hands-on experience across multiple units, including a rehabilitation unit that mirrors a med-surg setting. Be part of a team that invests in your future while delivering exceptional care every day.

SUMMARY:

Develops and sustains an environment that supports excellence in clinical practice and patient care. Provides patients with psychosocial and continued care planning interventions. Serves as a community liaison and provides education in compliance with applicable hospital, departmental, and governmental regulations and policies. Plans and directs the operational, budgetary, and personnel activities of a designated area. Focuses on customer service as it relates to patients, visitors, family members, staff, and physicians, including working collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure an efficient, team-based approach to the delivery of patient care. Active member of the facility's Quality Improvement committee. Guides assigned areas in the utilization of recognized improvement tools, data analysis, and outcome measures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Receives referrals for patients at high risk for neurobehavioral continued care planning needs from the admissions team and in-house. Ensures that all inappropriate referrals are channeled correctly and documented.

  • Assesses patient needs and determines the mode of intervention. Interviews patients and/or families and records psychosocial assessments in accordance with policy, as documented in the chart

  • Implements the plan of intervention preparatory to discharge in compliance with departmental and governmental regulations.

  • Involves the patient/family in the treatment planning process as demonstrated through chart notes and signatures on the appropriate hospital forms.

  • Executes the plan of discharge/continued care, which is mutually agreeable to the patient/family.

  • Monitors and evaluates operations for compliance with licensure, accreditation, and regulatory standards.

  • Supports and facilitates staff professional development and participation in research programs.

  • Demonstrates leadership and influences others in both the internal and external environments to promote optimal care for individual patients and optimal health care services for the public.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Required Degree: Associate's degree in Nursing with minimal 4 years of RN experience

  • Required Certification/Licensure: Current NYS Registered Nurse license & Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or the ability to obtain one within 2 weeks of hire

  • Required Years of Experience: Minimum 1 years' experience working on a nursing unit.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Possess high level of communication skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

  • RN BSN with minimal 3 years of RN experience.

  • Experience working on a high acuity unit that requires de-escalation techniques, behavioral intervention plans, and crisis response protocols.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67-100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver's license.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$75,000.00 - $105,000.00

CITY:

Newark

POSTAL CODE:

14513

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.


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