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Discover nursing like you've never experienced.

We're seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPNs) to join our team in rural Alberta. Working in a small town allows you to use a range of skills, experience day-to-day variety, and have plenty of learning opportunities to help you advance your career. Communities are beautiful, peaceful, and provide a great backdrop for a fulfilling career.

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Reasons to Work Rural


Meaningful Relationships


Working in a rural community builds lasting connections not always found in urban centres. Colleagues quickly become friends, family, and neighbors. You become integrated into your community and can make a major impact.

Family-Focused Communities


Rural communities are some of the best places to raise your family. You can easily get to know your neighbours, become involved with local groups, teams and clubs, and build a strong community support system.

Variety and Scope of Practice


The rural experience is characterized by working as a multi-disciplinary team, where everyone contributes whatever and wherever they can. With a broad scope of practice you'll get the opportunity to work with cases you wouldn’t normally see.

Growth and Advancement


Working rural allows you to be a bigger fish and make a larger splash in a smaller pond. It is an opportunity to be recognized by your leaders and within your community, ensuring your impact is never lost in the fold.

Work-Life Balance


Rural communities offer many advantages, not only for your career, but also for you and your family. From fishing, camping, to horseback riding, there is plenty to see and do. Rural work can provide an unmatched lifestyle.

Time and Cost Benefits


Tired of being stuck in traffic for hours on your drive home? Your next commute could be a beautiful five minute drive through rolling fields. You’ll be surprised by your improved lifestyle and bank account!

Our Stories

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Victoria Cluett

"I love living in Fort McMurray. I’m very satisfied… It seems crazy that I’m able to buy a house, even though I’ve only had a job for five months, it’s kind of an opportunity I might not have had anywhere else."

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Our Communities

A great place to work - a great place to live.

Alberta is famous for its breath-taking natural beauty.

Albertans are as diverse and welcoming as the landscape, a multicultural people who make living in our province a rich experience.

With over 120 distinctive cities, towns, and villages - the opportunities are endless. Come home to Alberta; there's a career and a lifestyle just right for you!

Explore our interactive map or visit our community spotlights to learn more.