Alberta health services- looking for work

[london39]

I have noticed that Alberta Health Services is slowly starting to hire more registered nurses throughout the province. I used to work for the region one and a half years ago, on an acute care unit, but had to leave a casual position to find a job with mon- fri hours. Now I am trying to get back into the region, have applied to numerous postings, and not even one phone call. I realize now that leaving the casual position was probably not the best choice, I did put in one months notice though, however, I am starting to wonder if that is playing a role as to why I am not getting any responses to my applications. I tried contacting human resources but they just sent an email saying to apply online. Any thoughts??

[Dela RN]

Dropping resumes off on the unit is a major faux pas in my hospital. Unit managers just do not have the time to deal with it.

I think this depends on the unit. On my unit it really makes you stand out as a candidate. Obviously apply online as well but I would suggest dropping in to mention that you applied online and asking if they are interested in hiring casuals. It seems as if casual positions hardly ever get posted despite the fact that casuals are being hired. I'm just basing this on my unit so who knows....

[Guest233447]

I agree. The only girls from my class (we grad this month) who've gotten interviews/jobs so far (only as casual) were the ones who dropped the resume off in person to the UM. It worked for me. I'm still waiting to hear "for sure" that I got a position but it looks good. Fingers crossed.