LPN and RN Nursing Graduates

Your Opportunity St. Joseph’s General Hospital is a full-service acute care facility that has been proudly serving the residents of Vegreville and surrounding communities since 1911. The hospital provides a broad range of healthcare services, including a 24-hour emergency department, onsite diagnostic imaging, pharmacy services, occupational and physical therapy, and outpatient programs such as cardiac rehabilitation, dietary services, and respiratory therapy. With more than a century of dedication to high-quality patient care, St. Joseph’s General Hospital continues to play a vital role in delivering healthcare across rural Alberta. Candidates are encouraged to view the site video to learn more about the hospital and community:

The Transition Graduate Nurse (TGN) is a regulated health professional who provides comprehensive nursing care to individuals and families across the lifespan. These positions are supernumerary in nature, that are not part of the baseline staff count. The TGN will be assigned a Clinical Guide with whom they will be scheduled to work and collaboratively provide care until it is determined that they are ready to independently assume the full scope of RN or RPN practice. Once the TGN is determined to be ready for independent practice and obtains a regular position of no less than 0.5 FTE, they will continue to work the same total FTE as their original GNTPP position for the remainder of the program. During this Independent Practice Phase, only the FTE of their new position will be counted in the baseline staff complement. The remaining portion, equal to the difference between their GNTPP FTE and their new position FTE, will be excluded from the baseline and will not require backfilling. The TGN will conduct holistic assessments, develop and implement care plans, coordinate interdisciplinary care, and contribute to health system improvement. TGNs work in diverse settings including acute care, continuing care, community health and specialty programs, and are accountable for safe, evidence-informed and ethical practice by adhering to legislative requirements, CRNA Standards, the Health Professions Act, and the CNA Code of Ethics (Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, 2025). GNTPP participants who do not achieve a regular position within twelve 12 months of their initial appointment, will be transferred to casual status.

Classification: Registered Nurse GNT

Union: COV UNA

Unit and Program: Emergency, Medicine & Surgery Nursing

Primary Location: St. Joseph's General Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: At (UNA only)

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 19-MAY-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 29-MAY-2026

Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 57

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $43.26

Maximum Salary: $59.21

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Graduated from 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). 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 AHS, Covenant Health, or Recovery Alberta. 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 Additional Required Qualifications: Able to work in a fast paced and, at times, highly stressful environment. Able to demonstrate strong assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to patient changes in status. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to meet varying needs. Good organizational, conflict management and time management skills. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a Preceptorship or UNE placement on the unit.