Registered Nurse

Job summary

Conduct nursing assessments, plan and deliver patient care, administer prescribed treatments and medications, and monitor and document patient responses. Advocate for patients, coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team, support patient and family education and discharge planning, and potentially serve as charge nurse.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies and recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since 1988, the Grey Nuns Community Hospital has supported southeast Edmonton and the surrounding area with compassionate, full-service care that meets a wide range of health needs. The hospital is conveniently located near transit, parks and shops in the heart of the Mill Woods neighbourhood. Unit 42 is a 32-bed surgical unit serving over 3000 Albertans per year. The services we have comprise mainly of: General Surgery, Gynecological Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, ENT and Plastic Surgery. Unit 42 is a very busy, acute surgical unit that requires a high functioning team environment. Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning, implementing prescribed treatments, administering medications, evaluating treatments, and monitoring/documenting treatment progress and patient/resident response. Acting as an advocate, coordinator and liaison for the patient/resident, the RN identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The RN facilitates patient/resident and family education and discharge planning, and may be required to act in a charge nurse capacity. The RN is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement. Classification: Registered Nurse Union: COV UNA Unit and Program: Unit 42 - General Surgery Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.42 Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 07-DEC-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 24 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the last five (5) years, completion of the following free courses are also required: 1) CRNA Medication Administration Certificate - https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F 2) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0 Additional Required Qualifications: Minimum 1 year surgical or acute care nursing experience and/or a successful completion of surgical preceptorship within the last year is required. Preferred Qualifications: Inpatient surgical experience within the last 2 years would be an asset.

What you’ll do

Conduct nursing assessments, plan and deliver patient care, administer prescribed treatments and medications, and monitor and document patient responses. Advocate for patients, coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team, support patient and family education and discharge planning, and potentially serve as charge nurse.

Requirements

Applicants must graduate from a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent, hold active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and have Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C certification. At least one year of surgical or acute care nursing experience, or successful completion of a surgical preceptorship within the last year, is required; recent inpatient surgical experience is an asset.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing Assessment
• Patient Care
• Care Planning
• Treatment Administration
• Medication Administration
• Treatment Evaluation
• Patient Monitoring
• Clinical Documentation
• Patient Advocacy
• Care Coordination
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Patient and Family Education
• Discharge Planning
• Surgical Nursing
• Acute Care Nursing
• Basic Life Support

Job areas

• Healthcare

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