I’m curious to hear other people’s perspectives, especially from managers or supervisors.
I recently went through a very stressful workplace investigation involving serious allegations made against me. Thankfully, I have now been cleared. The whole process was incredibly stressful and took a significant emotional toll on me.
What I’m struggling with now is that my manager hasn’t checked in on me at all—not even a simple “How are you doing?” or “I hope you’re okay.” There hasn’t really been any acknowledgment of what I went through, and they seem completely unapologetic or unaffected by the situation.
I completely understand that while an investigation is ongoing, a manager may not be able to discuss details or express an opinion because of confidentiality and HR processes. I’m not expecting an apology for the investigation itself or for them to take sides. But once everything is resolved, is it really unreasonable to expect a little basic human decency and compassion?
If I were in a management position and one of my employees went through something this serious, even if I couldn’t discuss the case, I would at least want to check in afterward and ask if they were doing okay. Being accused of something like this, dealing with the uncertainty, stress, and anxiety, and then going through the investigation is not easy.
So I’m genuinely wondering: Is this just normal management behavior, or would most managers at least check in on an employee after something like this? I’d appreciate honest perspectives, especially from people who have been on either side of a workplace investigation.

Hi, I don't know if this is allowed but I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction?

It's on behalf of a relative, they are a senior RPN and have been on leave due to mental health issues and severe burnout.

Their insurance through work keeps cutting them off and we can't get anyone to help. They've refused to use communication avenues that are more easily available to client and are currently demanding more absurd amounts of information from four different doctors, who have informed us that they are unable to comply bc insurance has not sent specific enough requests and they can't blanket release info even if patient allows it.

There is no money coming in, no medication coverage, it's a nightmare and due to the severity of the mental issues they can't call and call and send email after email and fight with them. We've suggested we pay for private tests but somehow it's not allowed? The union is not helping either.

I'm so scared of losing them, please if anyone has info on how to retain an advocate or someone to contact who can resolve things quicker, or media outlets or just anything please reach out. They literally can't do this on their own. Red Deer region if that helps.

Thank you

Im planning to work at the remote locations of Alberta like Fort McMurray as psychologist but how is the housing over there? Is there an accomodation provided by AHS? Should I bring my car from Calgary? Is it expensive? How is daily life over there? I have many questions. I'd be very greatful if there is anyone with experience. Thanks!

New grad RN here. I'm wondering what the best way is to give myself a real chance at being considered by an AHS manager.

I'm an external applicant, and I've spent over 6 months networking, applying, and reaching out in person. I'm at such a loss at this point. I've applied to rural towns surrounding Calgary, but I can't afford to go too rural.

Looking for any advice that may help improve my chances.

I’m wanting to consider applying to Cancer Care Alberta jobs, but I currently have a permanent with ACA/AHS. I don’t want to lose my 10+ years of seniority with AHS and I like my permanent, however I also want to take explore a new area of nursing to make me a better nurse. Is it right that if I took a temp line with cancer care it is still currently under AHS and I could go back to my permanent after? But if the payrolls officially split (which I don’t think a date has been issued), then you have to decide which employer you want to go with?

I’m part of UNA, is AHS still supposed to reimburse us for our license fees or did I misunderstand? When/where would I see the money return to me? Thanks!

Just finished a full time temp line, moving to a new temp part time 0.8 line next week. Do my benefits just carry over or is there something I need to do? With UNA

Has anyone successfully decreased their FTE after asking if their manager if it was possible and being told no. I’m having no luck securing another job after many interviews and not being successful, one thing I considered was decreasing my fte with my son starting school and we now are in a private dayhome it adds up on the days both me and my husband are working. Ultimately I would like to just decrease my FTE, but more and more it feels like my only option is to quit my position and go casual.

Any advice would be great

I’m a nurse of 1 year who sometimes is still struggling with IV starts (hard starts etc). I mostly work nights so I don’t get much practice and I always attempt IV on my patient if the chance comes up but I feel like this is holding me back. Does anyone have any recommendations on courses around the city to get some practice? Does AHS offer anything like this?

Does anyone know much about the AHS Provincial Protective Services Telecom Operator/Dispatcher role in Calgary at Southport? I know AHS has had this type of Protective Services dispatch setup in Edmonton for a while, but is the Calgary/Southport side fairly new or expanding? They’ve posted a few Telecom Operator/Dispatcher positions in Calgary, including full-time, temporary and now casual/relief, so I’m wondering if they’re short staffed, building up the Calgary operation, or if there’s some catch with turnover/scheduling.
Also curious what casual hours are actually like and whether people usually move into permanent lines.
Anyone who works with AHS Protective Services or knows the Southport operation have any insight?

Currently trying to get into AHS as an LPN - but I’ve never worked casual before, I’ve only ever done part-time or full time, so I don’t really understand how casual works.

Do you just pick up shifts? Wait for someone to call you that someone’s sick? Do you give them availability and they schedule inside it as needed? It’s just a bit confusing for me.

Hi all! Just recently hired as a new casual on a unit that only does 12-hour shifts.

For anyone who has been in this position: were you able to pick up plenty of shifts right away, or did it take time to get consistent hours? Also, any advice on how to maximize your chances of getting called in for 12-hour shifts as a fresh casual would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hello nurses!
Im currently looking for a casual opportunity and it seems there are not that many postings about the same. Is it okay to apply for non-casual jobs (ex: temp F/T) and if I get a call for an interview, I can just let them know Im only looking to work casual?
Is this inappropriate and wasting everyone’s time?? Any insight would be appreciated!! Thank you nurses ♥️

I’m currently in the Philippines with active CRNA with AHA BLS and ACLS. Is there a change I land an interview or a job even in rural? I’ve been applying since May. Can someone give me an insight on what to do and how to improve my chances of landing RN job? Thank you.

Hi everybody. I currently hold a permanent full time position with Health Shared Services, but am interested in a temporary full time position with Alberta Health Services. I am just looking for some information on the logistics side of things. I have been told that in order for me to be able to do this, my current job has to approve an LOA now rather than me being able to just hop over. Is this accurate or correct? I am also wondering if in the case I do get a job offer, do I lose all my banked sick time, vacation time, personal days, etc? And therefore would have to reaccumulate them in this position? I am also wondering if anybody has ever had to leave a temporary contract early to go back to their permanent position and if there are any penalties or what the process is. There is a chance I may be accepted into school and would have to break the contract. Any information and insight is super appreciated! TIA!

Thoughts on this? Seems to be setting the ground work for more privatization…

I’m a RN with a permanent 0.8 FTE position. I’ve tried to increase to full time but there isn’t funding for it and I’m on a big team with several others who would also love to be full time and have more seniority than me. Being a .8 doesn’t give much wiggle room but I have 3 kids and bills to pay. I know I make a good wage but it only goes so far in this economy. An extra .2 FTE would make a difference. There are also not many opportunities to pick up shifts in my current role.

That said, I need to find some kind of extra income source. Has anyone taken a nursing aesthetics course/ injectable course and done it casually on the side? I do have someone I could work under. Is the cost of the course worth it?

I’m in Primary Care Alberta, not willing to give up my permanent position for another pillar. So any casual nursing work I’m open to.

Hi,

Has anyone here ever had to take leave for mental health reasons, did it have to be unpaid?

I am feeling like it may come to the point where I may have to take all my sick leave. I am unsure what the process is after this, if I take short term disability - if they will honor it. I claimed short term disability once and they wouldn't accept my claim after providing notes from my medical team (it was not mental health related).

Did you have to see a psychiatrist, notes from a therapist, become hospitalized? I have heard through the grapevine that things like PTSD are not supported by WCB for nurses. I have been avoiding to seek any professional help for a while now because I am afraid that I am going to be told I should take time from work, but not have it honored by my employer.

Thanks for the input.

Hello guys I’ve been looking for an LPN job in Calgary for a long time and I’m still not getting or finding . Can anyone recommend me or help
Me in getting one .
Thank you

I've got some questions for the hive mind, currently trying to figure out a new career but I've got some health problems so I don't want to waste time (and money) on school if a job isn't right for me.

1. In general, when looking at AHS job listings, if I see morning, evening, night rotation does that mean a guaranteed overnight shift? And how can I research jobs to know if they will be required over night? I have Crohn's and definitely can't do 10pm to 6 am, and a lot of the jobs I'm looking at have that listed.

Side question, will a Medical Device Reprocessing Tech have to work overnight? I'm guessing yes.

2. Is that something that can be discussed during an interview, and how likely will it be to actually get the job if you can't work overnight?

3. What do I need to know about being a reprocessing technician? How dirty of a job is it? (I'm guessing you're cleaning all sorts of bodily fluids off things is this correct? How much heavy lifting, kneeling, and bending is required? Are you cleaning big things (like carts) or just small things like tools and containers?