Registered Nurse - Transitional Graduate Nurse

Job summary

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate holistic patient- and family-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and mentor. Collaborate with the health care team to promote patient safety, provide education and advocacy, and support health promotion and maintenance.

Job details

Your Opportunity: The Transitional Grad Nurse (TGN) at the South Calgary Urgent Care works as a member of the health care team, collaborating on the delivery of holistic, comprehensive care to meet the needs of patients, families & communities within his/her level of competency. The TGN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care delivered under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Mentor. The Urgent Care Centre (UCC) provides care for unscheduled health conditions to a diverse population, as part of an integrated community service delivery model. 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. Classification: SN Registered Nurse NGT Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Urgent Care Primary Location: South Calgary Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.79 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 04-JAN-2027 Temporary End Date: 03-JAN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 45 Shift Pattern: Days, 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. Eligibility is 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 a Provincial Health Entity. Candidates selected for an interview must review the UNA Letter of Understanding #29 - Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program prior to the interview. For details, visit https://www.una.ca/collectiveagreements. Additional Required Qualifications: Recent (within the last year) nursing final preceptorship experience in Emergency Department or Urgent Care settings. Ability to work in a stressful, rapid paced, dynamic environment required. Demonstrated critical thinking skills, including clinical judgment and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal & communication skills required. Ability to work independently and interdependently. Demonstrated strength in developing collaborative, effective working relationships with clients of cultural diversity and socio-economic diversity. Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, bend, reach, stand for long periods of time and work in confined/awkward spaces. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as a Undergraduate Nurse in an acute care setting or 2 clinical rotations in an acute care setting. Cardiac monitoring. Proficient in Connect Care (EPIC) ASAP. Advanced Cardiac Life Support. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

What you’ll do

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate holistic patient- and family-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and mentor. Collaborate with the health care team to promote patient safety, provide education and advocacy, and support health promotion and maintenance.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed an accredited nursing education program, be active or eligible for a CRNA practice permit, and hold current BCLS-HCP certification; eligibility is limited to recent graduates who have not obtained a regular position with a provincial health entity. Required qualifications also include recent Emergency Department or Urgent Care preceptorship experience, strong clinical judgment and communication, the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting, and the physical ability to lift or move at least 50 pounds.

Listed skills

• Care Planning · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Care Planning
• Care Implementation
• Care Evaluation
• Critical Thinking
• Clinical Judgment
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making
• Patient Education
• Counseling
• Patient Advocacy
• Interpersonal Communication
• Collaborative Practice
• Cardiac Monitoring
• Emergency Nursing
• Cultural Competence

Job areas

• Healthcare

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