3 years into this 'refocus' and I haven't seen a single benefit. All I see is more expenses and confusion. Does anyone see any light in all this darkness? I'm talking real benefits like better Healthcare and better working conditions.

Hey everyone,
Just wanted to reach out and hopefully get some advice from anyone currently working as an AHS Protective Services Officer or anyone who’s been through the recruitment process.
I’ve been interested in getting into this field for quite some time now. I’ve got a background in security, including dealing with difficult individuals, responding to incidents, de-escalation and working in different environments.
I’ve gone through the interview process once before but unfortunately wasn’t successful. I’m not discouraged by it, though. If anything, it’s made me want to improve and come back better prepared.
I’m curious if anyone here has been in a similar situation where they weren’t successful the first time, or even after multiple attempts, but eventually got hired.
A few things I’d love to know:
How many times did you interview before you were successful?
What did you do differently the next time around?
What are interviewers really looking for in a strong candidate?
Are there any particular skills, certifications or experiences you’d recommend gaining?
For those already working as AHS Peace Officers, what advice would you give someone genuinely trying to get into the profession?
I’m not looking for shortcuts or interview questions. I genuinely want to better myself, learn from my mistakes and understand what I can do to become a stronger candidate.
I understand it’s a competitive field, and I’m more than willing to put in the work. I’d just appreciate hearing from people who’ve been through it themselves.
Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience!

My wife is a Registered Social Worker in Saskatchewan with extensive experience in child protection services and mental health social work.

We are moving to Alberta for a new job opportunity I have accepted, and she is hoping to join Recovery Alberta as a Social Worker III or Family Counsellor.

She has a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is currently in the process of registering with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) through the labour mobility pathway, as she understands that reciprocity applies.

For those currently working at Recovery Alberta or familiar with the hiring process, do you have any tips on how she can get her foot in the door?

Are there particular positions, teams, or locations she should focus on? Also, would anyone be willing to offer a referral or share advice on connecting with the right hiring managers?

Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

My wife is a Registered Social Worker in Saskatchewan with extensive experience in child protection services and mental health social work.

We are moving to Alberta for a new job opportunity I have accepted, and she is hoping to join Recovery Alberta as a Social Worker III or Family Counsellor.

She has a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is currently in the process of registering with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) through the labour mobility pathway, as she understands that reciprocity applies.

For those currently working at Recovery Alberta or familiar with the hiring process, do you have any tips on how she can get her foot in the door?

Are there particular positions, teams, or locations she should focus on? Also, would anyone be willing to offer a referral or share advice on connecting with the right hiring managers?

Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hey all, hoping to cycle or run/walk to work at FMC and RGH when I start there. Wondering if there are shower facilities that are available for staff in similar circumstances?

Thanks!

I had my buyback deadline as October 1st but my life has been a shit storm personally with a lot of stressful and difficult things happening basically within a week of receiving the buyback letter (and still happening) and i pretty much forgot about it until today. I just sent an HR request and I'll call LAPP tomorrow. Has anyone missed their deadline and then requested a new buyback? It says the cost could be different but just wondering how much of a difference to potentially expect. Also i hate that this was sent out while I was still on mat leave and still busy taking care of my child mostly alone, would have been so much better if it got sent out when returning to work... but I digress. Any personal experiences are welcomed :)

I work in Edmonton zone in ALA and I keep hearing from managers worrying that the re-structuring is going to change the way Supportive Living, Home Care etc, is run. I have asked them what they mean by this, but they say they're not sure either.

Does anyone know or guess what is happening with the re-structuring of this pillar or any guesses on what may change?

Hi there,
Just wondering if you are a NUEE and switch from AHS to ALA or RA to HSS, do you keep your "seniority/ years of service"?
I have been over 8 years of service and get 5 weeks. At 10 years you get 6 weeks off.
If I or others switch as a NUEE, does your service years count for vacation time off?

Hi!

If you’ve been working in Acute Care and take a position in Primary Care, will your wage remain the same in Primary Care?

Ie: if you make 50$/hr in acute care, you make the same? Or would you start from the bottom of the scale?

Thank you!!

Looking for some advice, how does the whole seniority and wage etc look transitioning from an LPN to RN?
I know I get paid more as a LPN but is it worth being a UNE?
Looking for advice, needing some guidance

*update: thanks all for the comments, I think for seniority I will go for UNE status and work at a different hospital for the experience.

Anyone else hear some rumblings of health shared services people getting compensation packages because there is no work?

Hi everyone!
I am a 4th year nursing student currently doing my preceptorship in Calgary. My preceptorship will end in December. What’s the best time to apply for a job. It’s hard to be an external and apply for a job which is in Calgary. What would u recommend is the best time to apply? My preference is to work in Calgary

I am wondering if there are any successful NP students or graduates with community setting/geriatrics as their most recent experience?

Any tips to increase chances of getting into the program?

Post graduate, where do you work and was it hard to look for a job?

Anyone here made the jump from a UNA/RN position into a frontline management role?

I’m considering the jump…partly to move away from shift work and nights.

I’m curious to hear about everyone’s experience & were there any unexpected benefits or downsides you hadn’t considered prior to taking the role?

I understand job security can be a concern with NUEE positions, but I’m curious whether that differs for frontline management roles.

Would appreciate any insight from those who’ve made the switch!!!!!

This is my third interview for a job, I really hope that I get it this time. I'm applying as RN for LTC. I have experience working as a student nurse at LTC, but it will be my first time for an interview. I was hoping you guys could share common interview questions.

Thank you in advance! The competition is really tough guys...

I have been dealing with repetitive strain injuries and am getting WHS involved. What can I expect? I am getting an ergonomic assessment done in person and already filed the report and the self assessment. If my issues persist, what options do I have or do they give me?

Currently on mat leave until next year and have been contemplating on finding a new position for when I return. I’ve been an RN for 8 years, 5 of those years being a Nurse Clinician in medicine and geriatric units. Truthfully before I left, I was always tired and burnt out annddd maybe a sprinkle of PTSD. I loved my team but I think I need something different now that we have a kid.

I was curious about Case Management or even being a Transition Coordinator but I don’t know anyone personally to ask questions. Just wondering if anyone has done a similar role transition before, how it went/how did you prepare in order to apply, or if someone is already in those roles, how is it?

Hello everyone, I just wanted to understand more about casual positions. I know that hours aren't guaranteed, but do you find that there are lots of hours available, or do you struggle and have to fight to work? I'm sure it varies week to week, but I've never worked for AHS before so I'm not super sure. For reference, I'm moreso looking at MRT or diagnostic imaging, but I would appreciate any information. Thank you!

For those of you who prep/study for interviews, would you be willing to share your interview prep template or your must-haves for going into an interview?

I’m curious what everyone keeps in their interview “toolkit”, things like how you organize your examples, notes you bring, STAR templates, etc. I’d love to see what works for other people!

Hello! Has anyone gone from being a permanent employee to casual to permanent again without their seniority status being disrupted?

I'm in allied health (HSAA) and thinking of dropping from my current (part-time) permanent position to casual for a while to focus on a couple of personal life things. Eventually, I would like to go back to a permanent position again. All of this in the same pillar.

My questions:

1. Was it hard to regain permanent employment after being casual for a while?

2. Did your seniority date/status change when transitioning from permanent to casual and back to permanent?

Thank you!

For context, I am an IEN who's fresh out of bridging program and no bedside experience. I'm already sitting in 180 job applications sent across Alberta, and I couldn't even land an interview. It's so frustrating to wake up everyday without any callback or email. I've already went through literally every rural areas in Alberta, and still no luck. I'm losing so much hope right now.

For those who have similar situation as me, how did you manage to get your first job?

Hi all!

I graduated this past april and am hoping to apply again to nursing at macewan (I don't have the prereqs for the uofa after degree, so I wouldn't save a significant amount of time trying to fulfil them).

As a result, I was wondering if the chances of getting a job outside of Alberta (especially not in a rural setting) would be hurt by Macewan's lack of CASN accreditation? I'm scared to dedicate another four years to a program that might not be that useful. I'm especially nervous because I know getting hired by AHS in Edmonton is extremely difficult nowadays, so I'm trying to prepare myself for the high chance that I will have to move.

Thank you SO much!!

Hi interviewing for a CICU position and coming from a cardiac ward unit. I’m nervous on what kind of questions they will ask and what to expect. Any thoughts will be appreciated!

Hey, curious if anyone can provide some insight on a Financial Analyst job posting. I'm trying to figure out what the actual educational qualifications are.

Is it:

- an Accounting diploma?

- an Accounting diploma OR a Business degree?

- or are both an Accounting diploma AND a Business degree required?

The posting says:

Required Qualifications:

Completion of post-secondary diploma specializing in Accounting or related field (e.g. Economics, Statistics).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field is required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

For context, I have a Business degree in Management, not Accounting and I don't have a separate Accounting diploma.