be Registered Nurse- Transitional Graduate Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Job Description
Your Opportunity Step into your nursing career with confidence. Join Alberta’s Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program. Have you recently graduated as a Registered Nurse and ready to launch your nursing career?
Whether you're drawn to the energy of urban centers or the close-knit feel of rural communities, opportunities await in our Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program (GNTPP). This isn’t about “hitting the ground running”. It’s about growing into your role with the support you deserve.
You’ll be paired with experienced peers who guide you every step of the way, helping you build your skills, competence, and confidence in a safe and supportive environment. Start strong. Grow steadily.
Thrive with support. The GNTPP is 12 months in duration and structured into two phases. Phase 1 - Enhanced Orientation: You will be in supernumerary and paired with a Clinical Guide (experienced RN) to develop and complete a personalized learning plan.
The duration of this phase is flexible, based on your individual learning and transition needs. Phase 2 - Independent Practice with Support: After successfully completing Phase 1, you will transition to independent practice while having access to an assigned mentor for ongoing support throughout the remaining 12 months of the program. After transitioning to independent practice, you will be required to apply for available vacant positions of no less than 0.5 FTE in a similar practice setting, ideally within the same unit, program, site, or office.
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 the organization. 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.
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.
Eligibility restricted to Graduate Nurses, Graduate Psychiatric Nurses, Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses who have graduated within 12 months prior to the anticipated start date of the program and who have not yet obtained a regular position with AHS, Covenant Health, or Recovery Alberta. Candidate must review the UNA Letter of Understanding #29 – Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program prior to the interview. Additional Required Qualifications Graduation from a recognized nursing education program.
Active registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing technology. Current Heart and Stroke BLS‑HCP certification.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to contribute as a team member, learn within a dynamic environment and adapt/cope with change. Demonstrated excellent time management and organization skills. Ability to manage the job classification of "heavy physical demand" level as per the AHS Job Demands Summary.
Preferred Qualifications Current experience on an internal medicine/medical teaching unit of demonstrated comparable acuity (Undergraduate Nursing experience or school practicums). Proficiency with Connect Care and clinical documentation standards. Experience with cardiac monitoring / telemetry an asset.
Classification and Details Classification: SN Registered Nurse NGT Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: (FMC) PCU 36 MEDICAL Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre FTE: 0.79 Salary: Minimum $44.56, Maximum $60.98 #J-18808-Ljbffr