Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Unit 24 GIM is an acute care inpatient unit with a focus on patients admitted under General Internal Medicine. You will develop valuable experience and strong nursing skills working with various internal medicine conditions. Unit 24 is a fast-paced environment where you will build your confidence and nursing skills to full scope. Unit 24 has collaborative care hubs consisting of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Health Care Aides that coordinate closely to deliver high-quality patient care through peer support and empathy. You will work cohesively with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to facilitate patient & family-centered care, and proactive discharge planning. You will develop mentorship and leadership skills with access to professional development and educational opportunities.
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 24 General Internal Medicine Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.53 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Evenings, 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:
Recent experience working as a registered nurse on a general internal medicine inpatient unit. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to patients and support their families through assessment, critical thinking, problem solving, and clinical decision making. Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to promote holistic, patient-centered care, health maintenance, and proactive discharge planning.
Requirements
Applicants must complete an accredited nursing education program, be active or eligible for registration and a practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and hold current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Recent experience as a registered nurse on a general internal medicine inpatient unit is also required.
Skills
- Nursing
- General Internal Medicine
- Acute Inpatient Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Safety
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education And Counseling
- Discharge Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Leadership
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- General Internal Medicine
- Acute Care
- Inpatient Unit
- Nursing Education
- College Of Registered Nurses Of Alberta
- Practice Permit
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Patient Safety
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Health Promotion
- Health Maintenance
- Discharge Planning
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Collaborative Care
- Mentorship
- Leadership
- Professional Development
