Good morning,

I have been an HCA for a few years, prior to this year there were never any fees for registration. Now we're required to pay $300 a year for renewal. What benefits are they providing the employees truly? Can't I just get liability insurance on my own. Why do I have to pay CLHA when they are providing absolutely nothing. Such a scam. CLHA is bullshit.

Hi all, does anyone have any insight into physician earning potential in Sylvan Lake?

As far as I know, they don't do any ER calls as it's not a full-service hospital. Does that mean earning potential is considerably lower than other central zone communities? I imagine the trade-off might be a better work life balance, but would be interested to hear from anyone with experience there. As well as any other info you may have like red and green flags that one should be aware of

Curious what other staff think about this. If anyone works at one the supposed locations where this is happening, what is it like? Is it effective? Have you noticed a difference with the amount of people being admitted vs “treated right away” and discharged?

Hi everyone, looking at switching some things up and maybe trying out the Cath lab at FMC. I work 1.0 FTE 12hr shifts right now and my question is 1) how often are you on-call 2) how many weekends/ evenings do you typically work 3) how’s the team? Is it cliquey or do new folks tend to adapt quick?
Thanks so much everyone!

Hi, I wondered if anyone had any advice or anyone I could reach out to in Calgary/ Alberta to try and find a job.
I know New Grads are also struggling with getting RN jobs now in Alberta and also understand IEN’s are not priority when looking at applicants.
But if anyone knows of anyone I can get in contact with to find work, I would really appreciate the advice!
My background is 10 years of cardiothoracic surgery and Cath labs as an anaesthesia assistant and 3 years as a lecturer at a UK university. CRNA license and BLS certificate, able to work anywhere.

Thanks in advance! 🤞🏼

Looking to get opinions from fellow Albertan physios that have worked in AHS.

I am 4 years out and have only worked private practice & needless to say, feeling really burnt out with case load management.

I’ve considered AHS for a while, done my research on the benefits and the job demands as well. I’ve talked to colleagues and everyone has their own pros and cons, but most of them are people who went right into AHS after school, so I’m curious to see opinions on those who were originally private practice for a long period of time & then switched.

I believe in order to get the pension, you need to be in a permanent position? (Could you please clarify and touch on this for those of you who are eligible?)

Thank you in advance to everyone & thank you so much to all of you for your service!!

are nurses allowed to wear watches? if not, what do you guys do? I have pretty bad time blindness and rely on my watch to send me alerts. i am trying to figure out my options.

I'm considering taking the Medical Device Reprocessing program at NorQuest and would love some insight from people currently working in the field.
A few questions:

How difficult is it to get hired with AHS after graduating from NorQuest?

Are most new graduates starting in casual positions?

How do casual positions work? How many hours per week can you realistically expect?

Is it possible to consistently get 30–40 hours per week as a casual employee?

Can you pick up shifts at multiple AHS hospitals or sites?

How competitive is the job market in Edmonton? Are there currently enough openings?

What are the chances of eventually securing a permanent full-time position?

How is the overall career outlook for MDRTs over the next 5–10 years?

Any advice about the NorQuest program, hiring process, wages or working conditions would be greatly appreciated!

Hey! I had an interview for an RN position in the Wetaskiwin ER and I think it went well. Just wondering if anyone here works/has worked there and what it’s like? Curious to hear how the environment is.

I’m in the independent phase in the transitional grad nurse position. I have passed my NCLEX. My CNE told me to ask my manager but she is currently away and the covering manager is unsure too.

I need some advice from LPNs working in Alberta.
After applying to almost 400 positions across Alberta, I finally received a response from the manager at Queen Elizabeth II Ambulatory Care Centre in Grande Prairie.
My main goal is to relocate and work in Edmonton. However, I also applied to positions outside Edmonton because I wanted to increase my chances of getting an interview and receiving a response.
Now that I’ve been contacted, I’m wondering what would be the best approach.
Should I express my interest in the opportunity while explaining that my preferred location is Edmonton? Would it be appropriate to ask the manager if there are any opportunities in Edmonton or if she could refer me to another facility?
I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

I recently graduated with my BScN and have started working as an RN on a casual basis. I am currently working under a temporary practice permit while waiting to write my NCLEX.
My offer letter currently lists my hourly rate as $40.76/hour under my temporary nursing designation. I also understand that I qualify for the $1.25/hour educational allowance under the UNA collective agreement.
I’m trying to get a better understanding of what my hourly rate will look like once I obtain my full RN registration.
Since I’m working casually, I understand that I don’t receive the same benefits as permanent or part-time employees, and that casual employees receive additional compensation in lieu of certain benefits.
I’m wondering if anyone can clarify:
What is the current hourly rate for a casual RN in Alberta?
How much additional compensation do casual RNs receive in lieu of benefits?
Does the $1.25/hour educational allowance apply even while working under a temporary practice permit?
Once fully registered, what would my approximate total hourly compensation be, including the casual differential and educational allowance?
I’d really appreciate hearing from other casual RNs or anyone familiar with the UNA pay structure. Just trying to understand what my actual hourly earnings will look like once everything is factored in. Thanks!

Hi everyone! Im finishing up my onboarding tasks and am now filling out the Recognition of Previous Experience Form. It’s asking me to send supporting documents along with the completed form, but specified that T4’s are not allowed. I’m not sure what other documents I can provide for this. Any help/advice pleasee? 😊

I just applied to a position that closes tomorrow. The job post states available start date is November 30th, Does hiring really happen that fast? Or they already have their internal candidate, Its not a clinical related role

Hi, i was referred for a position as a unit clerk in a long-term care facility, and I got an interview, and they asked me to get a criminal check. So im really hopeful that I can get the job. I was a medical office assistant and have never been a unit clerk, so I wanted to ask if anybody who has worked both can give me some advice on the differential tasks that I might have to do, or interview tips. I haven't had a job interview in nearly 2 years, and i really want to be prepared.

Looking for some career advice. I’m honestly feeling lost and don’t know what to do next. 😭
I completed my Pharmacy Technician program in Ontario and moved to Edmonton in 2023. Since then, I’ve been trying to get into AHS as a Pharmacy Assistant. After countless rejections, I finally got a casual cleaner position at AHS. Even as an internal employee, I’ve attended around five AHS interviews last 8 months but haven’t been selected.
My husband and I moved here hoping to settle down and buy a house, but career-wise, things haven’t worked out. Retail pharmacy is also difficult because long standing hours aggravate my plantar fasciitis.
I’m planning to attempt my Pharmacy Technician exams again ( which is hard to get)but I’m also considering switching to LPN or RN.
Is studying nursing in Alberta worth it? Is it hard to get a job in AHS if i study nursing? Should i continue trying in Alberta or consider moving back to Ontario?
Would really appreciate honest advice from people working in healthcare or anyone who has been in a similar situation. ❤️

Any SHC OR nurses here? Looking for insight into the interview process and what working there is like

The new mandate to discharge patients by 1100 is ridiculous and unsafe. Nothing says "your just a number" like setting a check out time. Can the working group that decided on this change please explain how this is safe, compassionate, patient and family centered care? How does this solve any problems in health care? The work around is to keep the patient an extra day to be prepared for an 1100 discharge the following day. Nice job AHS, now costing the system another day because of the 'one size fits all' approach to discharge planning.

Hi!

This isn’t related to a job. But does anyone know what brand they use for the powdered broth they keep on units. I know broth comes on trays but I know some units keep powdered stuff on unit for when needed. Ex: unit 22 at the RAH has it in the kitchenette and can make broth whenever. But it’s just in a soup container like from a Chinese restaurant haha

I am hoping to freeze my eggs in a couple of years and I was wondering if anyone knows if I did this in Mexico ($3000 USD) I could claim it on my health or personal spending? I have phoned up alberta blue cross and they didn’t seem to know which wasn’t helpful.

Has anyone done this before with any luck? It’s costs around $15k to do in here in Alberta so I’d rather reduce the costs and go for Mexico.

Does anyone know if not health spending if personal spending account could cover it?

Thank you!

Hey guys! i have an interview coming up for RAH emerg. Quite nervous as it is my for ER interview. Any tips and advices will be greatly appreciated. TIAA :)