Your Opportunity:
The Red Deer Regional Hospital ICU is a 20‑bed critical care unit caring for complex medical, surgical, obstetrical, and cardiac patients. We are looking for nurses who are excited to be part of a dynamic, high‑performing critical care team and who are willing to commit to a minimum of 4–6 shifts per month once orientation is complete. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to expand your skills and augment your professional experience with critical care nursing, making it ideal for nurses seeking growth, challenge, and meaningful impact. Our ICU provides evidence‑based, high‑acuity, inter-disciplinary care, including acute ventilatory support, continuous renal replacement therapy for acute and chronic renal failure, and therapeutic plasma exchange for hematologic and autoimmune disorders. ICU nurses also participate in the hospital’s Code Blue and ACCESS response teams. We are committed to continuous Quality Improvement, a supportive learning environment for staff and students, and delivering the highest standard of patient‑ and family‑centered care. Registered Nurses in this unit are specially trained to provide comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for critically ill patients while working collaboratively with a skilled multidisciplinary team. ICU RNs in Red Deer complete the provincial OPACCA critical care orientation program, which includes 4 weeks of classroom education followed by 4 weeks of buddy shifts with an experienced ICU RN, ensuring a strong foundation tailored to each learner’s needs.
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
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Union: United Nurses of Alberta
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Unit and Program: Intensive Care Unit
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Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
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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: 08-JUN-2026
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Employee Class: Casual/Relief
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Date Available: 22-JUN-2026
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Hours per Shift: 11.08
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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, Nights, Weekends
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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) 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:
The successful candidate will possess minimum 2 years acute care Medical/Surgical experience and/or ICU experience. Excellent computer skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Proven competence in relevant technical nursing skills. Demonstrated responsibility to maintaining own continuing competence and willingness to learn new skills through Professional Development activities. Ability to work shifts and meet the physical requirement of the job. Please submit one application for each position desired as copies of applications will not be submitted for multiple postings on your behalf. Applications must include an attached resume including skills and ability for the position, since selection is based on information provided in the application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for applying with AHS!
Preferred Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree is preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice will be considered. ACLS certification would be considered an asset; however, training will be provided to the ideal candidate.
