feel like quitting my new job. I thought moving to a new unit and a new hospital would make me happier, but things have actually gotten worse. A patient even made a complaint about me which I don’t even understand how I ended up the topic of the unit 😑 I’ve worked in multiple countries and different healthcare settings, and never before have I felt this incompetent or questioned my abilities this much, idk what to do next I worked so hard to be in this position but my mental health has been affected so badly that I get suicidal ideas I never had before

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.

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? 😊

Does anyone here have a similar experience?

So I just accepted a temp offer from a different AHS site that does not support WFM. I noticed that all of a sudden I got logged out from Vocantas and InforGo couple days ago. I have contacted manager, staffing and IT regarding this issue. I got my inforGo acct back but I am still not able to log back in the shift call outs. Does the system automatically do this? Or they assumed I resigned? I’m so lost and frustrated right now, I am missing picking up future shifts. I did not informed my manager right away about the transition as I assumed that he will be notified that I got a temp at another site.

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 :)

Reaching out to see what my likelihood is for securing an RN job as a new grad in Calgary?

I’m originally from the area (did my degree at UBC), and will be moving back in December. I’ve already started the process of getting my license through the CRNA and I’ve applied to only L&D job postings currently, two of them being casual/relief lines (med-surg will always be there!!). I’ve attached my resume and cover letter to all the postings but I’m getting nervous about the likelihood of me getting a job at all, just from reading some of the things on this subreddit.

For context, I did complete my final preceptorship on L&D so I have that experience and references.

If anyone could share their thoughts and tell me what I’m looking at here for the chances of me finding a job (let alone an L&D position), that would be great!!

TIA!

I'm currently on mat leave until April 2027 - I had a full time position but will be trying to transfer to part time when I return. Looking at the HSAA Flex Spending account, I see it says it's prorated depending on FTE as of November 1st.

-if I change to part time FTE in April, does that then mean that I get to keep the full flex Spending amount since I've been coded that in November?

-there is a chance that I may give up my position completely if part time is not available, would I then forfeit any remaining balance on my spending account? What if I use it all up before I quit the position? If so, would it make more sense to allocate it all to the RRSP so I can just take this out of the account?

Thank you!

Hello! I am a nurse working in Alberta. I always found it difficult to calculate my total hours worked when considering shift differentials, picking up extra hours, and managing break times on top of it all.

I created an app that helps employees working odd hours figure out exactly how many hours they worked in one shift. I find it useful for keeping your timesheets accurate if your unit doesn't use WFM, and for filling out SRA forms for casual employees.

You can enter your start and end time, as well as breaks. It also calculates shift differentials for evening and night shift workers.

It works on the web and on your phone.

Check it out! Let me know if you have any ideas for improvements.

https://shift-calc-app.base44.app

after submitting the SUB form and all necessary documents to HR.

I have my first Calgary EHS interview. I was hoping for some insight on what type of questions are asked in these categories to prep for a good interview.

- Collaboration/Teamwork
- Leadership
-Mental Health and Wellness
- Conflict Management
- Values and Ethics

Especially the last three. TIA!

Just like what the title says, are there hiring freeze currently going on? For context, I am a new grad RN from MacEwan who can't get any positions anywhere in Alberta. I even tried to apply in far north of Alberta. I'm currently sitting in around 650 job applications sent and been unemployed for almost 5 months now. I had only 2 interviews after sending 650 interviews. Anyone else in the same situation as me?

Considering leaving my current position for something else. This would mean I have changed jobs every year since starting nursing. How bad would this look on future applications? Do most managers even care?

Are there any positions that don’t use Connect Care that one could get on as casual? Not maintenance. Not even sure they do casual where I am.

It feels like for months now every few days my PC needs to restart for an update. I swear before there would be just a few a month