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Alberta Health Services

Registered Nurse

Edmonton, AB · On-site

CA$40.76 - CA$55.79/hr

... postpartum periods, including newborn assessment and breastfeeding support. Experience and ... As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients ...

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How much do postpartum rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for postpartum rn in Alberta is $73.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.38 and $94.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a postpartum RN?

Postpartum Registered Nurses (RNs) are specialized nurses who provide care to mothers and newborns immediately after childbirth. Their responsibilities include monitoring the physical and emotional well-being of both mother and baby, assisting with breastfeeding and newborn care, administering medications, and educating families about postpartum recovery and newborn health. Postpartum RNs work in hospitals, birthing centers, and sometimes in home care settings to ensure a safe and healthy transition for both mother and child.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a postpartum RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Postpartum RN, you need expertise in maternal-newborn care, postpartum assessment, and lactation support, backed by an active RN license and often certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), fetal monitoring equipment, and newborn screening procedures is typically required. Compassion, strong communication, and the ability to educate and reassure new families are outstanding soft skills in this role. These skills are vital for ensuring safe recovery, fostering positive patient experiences, and supporting healthy transitions for mothers and infants.

What are some common challenges faced by postpartum RNs during their shifts?

Postpartum RNs often navigate a fast-paced environment where they must balance the care of both mother and newborn, manage pain control, and monitor for complications like postpartum hemorrhage. Effective communication with families, education on newborn care and breastfeeding, and coordinating with physicians and lactation consultants are daily responsibilities. Adapting to varying patient needs and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring positive outcomes.

What is the difference between Postpartum Rn vs Labor and Delivery Nurse?

AspectPostpartum RnLabor and Delivery Nurse
CertificationsRN license, postpartum care trainingRN license, labor and delivery training
Work EnvironmentPostpartum units, hospitals, clinicsDelivery rooms, hospitals
Job FocusPost-birth recovery, newborn care, maternal supportLabor, delivery, active childbirth process
Common Search IntentPostpartum care, maternal recoveryLabor process, delivery assistance

Postpartum Rns primarily focus on caring for mothers after childbirth and supporting newborns, while Labor and Delivery Nurses assist during active labor and delivery. Both roles require RN licensure, but their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly, catering to different stages of the childbirth process.

How do I become a postpartum registered nurse?

To become a postpartum registered nurse, you must first earn a nursing degree such as an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), then pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to obtain licensure. Gaining experience in maternal-child health or obstetrics and obtaining certifications like Basic Life Support (BLS) can enhance job prospects in postpartum nursing.

How much does a postpartum registered nurse get paid?

A postpartum registered nurse typically earns between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and healthcare facility. Salaries may also vary based on certifications, shift differentials, and workload.
Postpartum Rn jobs near you
Infographic showing various Postpartum Rn job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 55% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $152,604 per year, or $73.4 per hour.

Registered Nurse

Edmonton, AB • On-site

Alberta Health Services
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
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CA$40.76 - CA$55.79/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Your Opportunity:

We are looking for Registered Nurses who are passionate about obstetrical nursing, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a collaborative team that makes a difference every day. As a Registered Nurse in Labour & Delivery, you will use your advanced clinical skills to provide safe, evidence-informed and compassionate care across the obstetrical journey. You will work collaboratively with physicians, midwives, anesthesiology, neonatal teams and other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will care for patients experiencing normal and complex pregnancies, provide support throughout labour and birth, recognize and respond to obstetrical emergencies, and care for patients with obstetrical complications and/or medical conditions complicated by pregnancy. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge and experience in the antepartum, labour and delivery, and postpartum periods, including newborn assessment and breastfeeding support. Experience and competency in areas such as fetal health surveillance, labour support, obstetrical emergencies, neonatal resuscitation, operative birth and obstetrical surgical care will contribute to your success. We are proud of the knowledge, experience and passion our nurses bring to obstetrical care. We value nurses who are willing to learn from one another, teach one another, support each other through the hard days and celebrate the incredible moments together. Bring your skills, your curiosity, your compassion and your passion for birth. Come grow your practice with us. As a member of the Labour & Delivery team, you will be expected to maintain all required certifications and competencies and adhere to applicable policies, procedures, practice guidelines, AHS Values and Code of Conduct.

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: Unit 25
  • Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
  • FTE: 0.65
  • Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
  • Date Available: 18-SEP-2026
  • Temporary End Date: 18-MAR-2027
  • Hours per Shift: 11.08
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 12
  • Shifts per cycle: 26
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum six (6) months of obstetrical nursing experience within the last two (2) years. Completion of advanced obstetrical education (e.g., Maternal Newborn Nursing Orientation) and current Newborn Resuscitation, Fetal Health Surveillance and CPR certifications. Completion of Labour & Delivery Epic Instructor-Led Training (ILT) and successful completion of a medication examination prior to interview. Demonstrated ability to rapidly assess changing clinical situations, prioritize care, make sound clinical decisions and respond effectively to obstetrical emergencies. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team while maintaining respectful, professional relationships with patients, families and colleagues. Strong communication and conflict-management skills required. Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and electronic clinical and communication systems. Ability to meet the physical demands of prolonged standing and walking, frequent patient handling and transfers, assisting with deliveries and post-epidural ambulation, and moving equipment and linen. Active N95 mask fitting. Ability to safely handle loads of 0-20 lbs constantly, 21-50 lbs frequently and 51-100 lbs occasionally, and push or pull heavy equipment or loads exceeding 180-250 lbs when required during patient care and emergency situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Nursing/Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred; however, equivalent skills, knowledge and experience relevant to nursing practice will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with recent obstetrical nursing experience in a tertiary care facility, particularly experience within a high-acuity Obstetrics Department. Demonstrated experience caring for patients with complex obstetrical needs and emergent clinical situations is considered an asset.

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