Registered Nurse

Job summary

The Registered Nurse performs nursing assessments, implements prescribed treatments, and monitors patient progress within a multidisciplinary team. They act as a coordinator and advocate for patients while facilitating family education and discharge planning.

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 Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Right in the heart of downtown, the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre supports nearly 500 people every day with long-term, subacute, complex care and hospice/palliative services. It’s a warm and caring community surrounded by everyday conveniences like grocery stores, restaurants, personal services and public transportation options. If you are a relationship builder that enjoys providing compassionate care to patients and families, you will find purpose here. Our team provides an array of care, support and education to help improve the quality of life for every patient we serve. We are looking for people who are reliable and accountable for their role, have strong emotional resilience and a passion for team-based environments. Your experience is integral in delivering exceptional patient care, supporting a diverse community and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta! 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: 4Y Seniors Care EGCCC Primary Location: Edmonton General EGCCC Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.74 Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 04-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 21-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 14 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: Strong communication skills and compassionate patient-centered approach. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a care team. Demonstrated leadership abilities. Preferred Qualifications: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training. Recent RN Charge Nurse experience. Recent Continuing Care experience. Connect care experience.

What you’ll do

The Registered Nurse performs nursing assessments, implements prescribed treatments, and monitors patient progress within a multidisciplinary team. They act as a coordinator and advocate for patients while facilitating family education and discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a Registered Nurse program with active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta and Basic Life Support certification. Additional certifications in medication administration and health assessment are required for those who have not practiced in the last five years.

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing Assessment
• Care Planning
• Medication Administration
• Patient Advocacy
• Discharge Planning
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Patient Education
• Emotional Resilience
• Compassionate Care
• Leadership
• Communication Skills

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services