Registered Nurse - L&D

The Lois Hole Hospital for Women provides expert patient care for women of all ages and in all stages of life located at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) one of Alberta's largest and longest-serving hospitals. Centrally located in Edmonton's downtown core, the RAH serves a diverse community, including some of our province's most vulnerable populations. In this Registered Nurse position working with obstetrical patients, you will have the opportunity to use your advanced clinical skills to perform a variety of nursing duties by administering safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. As the successful candidate, you demonstrate a professional attitude while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, have a thorough understanding of the antepartum period, the labour and delivery process and the immediate postpartum period, and possesses extensive knowledge of newborn assessment and breastfeeding. You have experience handling obstetrical emergencies and caring for high risk women with obstetrical complications and/or medical conditions complicated by pregnancy. The primary responsibility in the Labour & Delivery, Obstetrical Operating Room, and Assessment/Induction Room with responsibility to provide cross coverage to Antepartum as required. 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: 4East L&D • Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital • Location Details: As Per Location • Multi Site: At (UNA only) • FTE: 1.00 • Posting End Date: 29-JUN-2026 • Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits • Date Available: 09-JUL-2026 • Temporary End Date: 03-JAN-2027 • Hours per Shift: 7.75 • Length of Shift in weeks: 12 • Shifts per cycle: 57 • Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends, On Call • 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. • If not practiced as an RN in the past five years, completion of free courses prior to employment is required: • CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1 4): • NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: Additional Required Qualifications: • Minimum of two (2) years of obstetrics nursing experience in the last five (5) years. • Advanced studies in Obstetrics, including fetal monitoring or midwifery, and certifications in Newborn Resuscitation, Breastfeeding, Trauma Informed Care and Fetal Health Surveillance. • Successful medication exam must be completed following interview. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, establishing respectful relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians. • Strong interpersonal communication, critical thinking, organizational, collaboration, and conflict management skills. • Must thrive in a fast paced, high stress environment. • Experience with Connect Care and Connect Care Stork preferred. • Proficiency in MS Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel required. • Physical Demands: significant walking and standing, seated work requiring substantial arm and/or leg force, handling weights up to lbs, pushing/pulling > lbs at times, assisting doctors during deliveries, patient handling, and transferring patients onto/off beds in emergency situations, helping patients ambulate post epidural, emptying and moving linen bags. Preferred Qualifications: • Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice will be considered. • Operating room and post anesthetic recovery room experience. • Preference given to applicants with recent experience in a tertiary care facility Obstetrics Department. Please note: All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated. Security Screening: A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS. We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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