Your Opportunity:
The Seasonal Immunization Casual Immunizer plays an integral role in supporting Primary Care Alberta's provincial seasonal immunization campaign, typically running from fall through spring. In this role, you will provide influenza, COVID 19, pneumococcal, and other seasonally indicated vaccines to clients across the lifespan. This position is open to Registered Nurses (RN) and Graduate Nurses (GN) who have completed a degree program. Casual immunizers deliver care in a variety of settings, including Community Health Centres, community based outreach clinics, mobile clinics, and client homes. You will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to promote equitable access to immunizations and support population health and disease prevention priorities within Edmonton Public Health. In addition to seasonal clinics, staff from this casual team may have opportunities to support rapid response activities, including outbreak and emergent immunization responses as required. Casual staff may be assigned to work at multiple locations across the Edmonton Zone, including Edmonton and surrounding communities such as Leduc County, Strathcona County, St. Albert, and Spruce Grove. Orientation and required training are provided and typically take place in August and September. This role is well suited to adaptable, client centred practitioners who value teamwork, flexibility, and making a meaningful impact during peak immunization and response periods.
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 of PCA. 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
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Union: United Nurses of Alberta
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Unit and Program: Immunization and Rapid Response
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Primary Location: Northgate Centre
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
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FTE: 0.00
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Posting End Date: 25-MAY-2026
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Employee Class: Casual/Relief
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Date Available: 03-AUG-2026
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
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Shifts per cycle: Varies
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
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Days Off: Other
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Minimum Salary: $44.56
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Maximum Salary: $60.98
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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). If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required: CRNA Medication Management - Chapters 1 - 4 (https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F) and the NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification (https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0)
Additional Required Qualifications:
Transportation to and from assigned work sites within the greater Edmonton area and surrounding communities is the responsibility of the employee. Applicants must be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) or be in the process of registration. This competition is open to Registered Nurses who have completed or are in the process of completing an approved baccalaureate nursing degree program. Current nursing students who expect to graduate and be eligible for CRNA registration prior to the start of employment are encouraged to apply. Nurses may work in a variety of settings with variable physical requirements, including walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods; lifting up to 25 lbs; performing repetitive hand movements; and moving into awkward positions. The role requires adaptability to changing clinic environments, client volumes, and work locations. Strong organizational skills, the ability to work effectively in fast paced clinic settings, and comfort using electronic health records and mobile clinical technology (e.g., Connect Care) are required. Flexibility in availability, including evenings and weekends during peak immunization periods, is expected.
Preferred Qualifications:
Community or public health nursing experience is an asset. Preference will be given to candidates with previous immunization experience and those who have completed a preceptor led clinical placement or have prior work experience in public health. Experience using Connect Care and other electronic clinical documentation systems is also preferred.
