Registered Nurse - Educational Opportunity

Job summary

The Registered Nurse performs clinical assessments, implements prescribed treatments, and coordinates patient care within a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, facilitating family education, and ensuring care aligns with established health standards.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Are you a motivated Registered Nurse eager to expand your clinical expertise and take on a new challenge in a fast‑paced environment where teamwork, critical thinking and continuous learning make a real impact? This 12‑month educational employment opportunity is designed for you! This initiative offers a unique pathway into nursing for Med Obs Surg Pall RNs who have not worked in the Med Obs Surg Pall. Over one year, you will be immersed in a comprehensive educational and clinical development program designed to build confidence and essential Med Obs Surg Pall nursing skills in a safe, collaborative environment with ongoing mentorship. The program begins with foundational learning & supervised clinical training led by experienced Med Obs Surg Pall nurses and clinical educators. As your skills grow, you will gradually assume greater independence and become an integral member of the Med Obs Surg Pall team, contributing to high‑quality care across diverse Med Obs Surg Pall cases. This program provides a 1.0 FTE educational position for up to 12 months, with all course costs, materials and benefits covered. It offers valuable experience in a high‑volume rural hospital, supported by a multidisciplinary team committed to your growth. If you enjoy thinking on your feet, managing multiple priorities and supporting patients during urgent and often life‑changing moments, you will find purpose and fulfillment in this role. Employment is governed by the terms outlined in “Local Condition XI, Addendum C - Re: Educational Opportunities: advanced studies in critical care orientation program, perioperative nursing program, obstetrics or the Med Obs Surg Pall orientation program” of the UNA collective agreement. 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: Med Obs Surg Pall BHC Primary Location: Bonnyville Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 01-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 24-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call 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: As required. Preferred Qualifications: As required.

What you’ll do

The Registered Nurse performs clinical assessments, implements prescribed treatments, and coordinates patient care within a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for monitoring patient progress, facilitating family education, and ensuring care aligns with established health standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a Registered Nurse program with active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta and BLS Level C certification. Those who have not practiced in five years must complete specific medication and health assessment certifications.

Benefits

• Course costs covered • Materials covered • Benefits covered

Listed skills

• Care Planning · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Nursing Assessment
• Care Planning
• Medication Administration
• Patient Advocacy
• Critical Thinking
• Discharge Planning
• Clinical Interventions
• Patient Monitoring
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Acute Care

Job areas

• Healthcare