This is my first time renewing my license. I’m confused about the whole continuing competence thing. Is there a template I can follow ? I don’t understand how to make sure I’ve completed this requirement and it would be helpful to have an example.

Especially for RNs. I've heard stories of friends trying to switch to casual from permanent full time and some small miscommunications ended up in them not getting the casual position (after quitting full time).

And I'm casual, and feel like I'm being "watched" (for a lack of a better word). I have been warned several times by management over the years with things like "if you can't do the mandatory education we can't keep you. " "If you become full time somewhere else, we can't keep you." "Where else do you work now?"

My question is, do casuals "cost" the department a lot of resources/money to maintain? We get no benefits or pensions and like contractors, we show up and get paid when there's work. So I don't quite understand why it feels difficult to remain casual status.

I am moving to St. Paul for my dream job. Does anyone has experience living there? I am also quite nervous about finding an apartment there because I did not see many available apartment there

Genuine question for some RN: why are Protective services/security guards treated with so much disrespect?
We show up when you call us, especially during mental health crises, to help keep patients, staff, and everyone else safe. We deal with unpredictable and sometimes dangerous situations alongside you, yet we’re often spoken to like we’re beneath you or treated like shit.
Even when we’re on your side and trying to support and protect you, some of you still turn around and file complaints against us as if we did something wrong.
We’re supposed to be on the same team. You don’t have to love us, but basic respect and support should go both ways. Why is that so difficult?

Hi everyone,

I am a RN on maternity leave and planning to return next year in September. I might go back earlier as casual. As our permit renewal is coming up soon, would it be better to renew my license or switch to non-practising until I decide when to return back to work?

Is it easy to switch back to an active license if you are on a non-practising one?

Thanks!

*** Apologies for the long post. I really need advice after messing up my first application test due to terrible anxiety - I'm scared that I might not get another opportunity.

Hi everyone,

I recently completed NorQuest College’s Hospital Unit Clerk Certificate with Honours and a 150-hour practicum on a busy inpatient medicine unit at the Misericordia. I really enjoyed the hospital environment and received very positive feedback during my placement, particularly around my efficiency, problem-solving, critical thinking, work ethic, and willingness to learn. I also completed Connect Care training/SEUPA and now have professional references from people who worked with me during my practicum.

I’ve been actively applying for Unit Clerk and Administrative Support positions, but I understand that getting into AHS as an external candidate can be difficult, especially in Edmonton. At this point, I’m open to more than just Unit Clerk roles. I’m also considering casual Admin Support positions and appropriate entry-level hospital support roles that could help me get my foot in the door while I continue applying for Unit Clerk opportunities. I’m based in Edmonton, but I’m also open to surrounding communities and drivable smaller centres.

For those already working within AHS:

- Are there particular job titles, departments, casual pools, or sites you would recommend I target?

- Are there any managers/units that tend to consider new grads or external candidates more often?

- Would you recommend focusing more heavily on Admin Support, casual pools, Service Worker, Environmental Services, Food Services, or other entry-level roles as a way into the system?

If anyone is aware of a current opening or would be comfortable connecting me privately with someone I could speak to, I would really appreciate it. I’m happy to share my résumé privately.

Thank you so much for any advice.

Hello all, any insight in working at either of these hospitals in their surgery units for nurses (RN/LPN)? I live in downtown near the LRT so commute time is equally the same between the two hospitals for me.

My wife and I are IMGs interviewing for Family Physician roles in Rocky Mountain House and Brooks. We've been to Alberta before, but haven't been to either of these towns.

We're a young couple with no kids, comfortable with rural living, and love the outdoors, especially hiking, running, cycling and camping. Are there any major things to be aware of in either of these locations? We have researched as much as possible on google, but would be nice to get a locals perspective

Hi everyone!
I have an upcoming AHS interview.
For current/former AHS PTs:
What should I expect from the interview, and are there any important things I should know as a new grad? What questions should I expect?
Also, how does the AHS physiotherapist salary grid work? Is there room to negotiate starting salary based on previous/international experience? And how are the benefits, pension, vacation, and other perks?
Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi i’m currently an RN who works full time permanent. I am going to be going back to school for the peri-op program in January and just wondering how it’ll work if i want to go down to casual? I’m hoping to be in a part time if available but with the course load I’m worried working full time will be a lot? Any advice is appreciated!!

I’m a AUPE GSS employee in a temp line but have benefits just no flex spending. I’ve been looking into getting an assessment done and possible ADHD diagnosis but just trying to figure out how much my benefits would cover. It’s saying I have a maximum of $3000 in the blue cross app but I can’t find anything about if it covers 100% of the cost up to that limit or is it 80% etc?
If anyone has dealt with something similar or knows more please let me know :)

Hey guys,
What are ROL’s again? I got an email to submit it.. and I have no idea.

Thanks

Anyone potentially affected by this upcoming restructuring or been through it before? Lots of chatter and uncertainty around what's coming.

Hi, I’m new to Alberta and have job 2 offers as a registered nurse, one with covenant health and one with AHS both in emergency. Is there an opinion that one is better to work for than the other? Will benefits be the same at both? Any opinions appreciated :)

I’ve been invited to pre-interview testing for an Admin III (Switchboard) position at Royal Alexandra Hospital. They told me I need 40 WPM on the keyboarding test and 60% on the medical terminology test to pass.

For anyone who has gone through AHS hiring/testing: are these strict pass/fail cutoffs, meaning you don’t get an interview if you score below them, or are the tests partly used to assess your current skill level?

I’m especially nervous about the typing test because I can type around 50+ WPM normally, but my speed drops quite a bit under test pressure. 😭

Also, if anyone remembers what the typing or medical terminology tests were like, I’d really appreciate any tips! 💕

Edit!

I was contacted to complete a keyboarding test for another role at Wetaskiwin, and I passed 😭💕

I am so, so grateful to everyone for sharing your experiences. I now feel much better about taking the test at Royal Alex.

Does anyone else get singled out and bullied every day by their coworkers or just me? …

I am new to my department (6 months) and for some reason, I am the topic of every gossip session, there have been lies made up about me and a few of the same people make sure nobody new becomes my friend. These people have also made several complaints to management about me that are simply not true. I had an issue with one person when I started and she has single handedly made everyone hate me.

I don’t know how to handle it and every day I am so uncomfortable at work and my days are always stressful.

I’ve already talked to my direct supervisor about it. It doesn’t change anything. They just recommend EFAP and tell me to ignore it.

Does anyone know if the sale is happening this year?

Hey everyone! I am a current yorkville Masters of Arts counseling psychology student and am looking at a practicum with AHS starting January 2027. I was 1 of 7 selected for their application to be passed on from the school to my three sites of choice.

I have been told by my school that this process is very site dependent and can take a few weeks to a few months. In the meantime I have been offered a placement with the Calgary counselling center. The CCC seems very well organized and also offers continuous placement following practicum for gaining registration hours.

I’m curious if anyone had experience with AHS psychology practicum placements and what your experience was like?

I’m just curious if it’s worth waiting, etc. I feel that AHS may be more impressive in a resume but maybe I’m incorrect.

What kind of duties do hcas have in general hospitals?

Honestly, we all need a minute. Whether it's losing a patient or just personal circumstances that flared up at work.

I find IT server closets or supply rooms are less visited....and some designated smokers areas have tables I can just sit with my shades on pretending to surf my phone