Registered Nurse - Emergency Educational Opportunity

Job summary

The Registered Nurse performs patient assessments, implements prescribed treatments, and administers medications within an emergency department setting. They act as a coordinator and advocate for patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

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! We are seeking curious, engaged and enthusiastic RNs who are ready to grow through a training program. This initiative offers a unique pathway into emergency nursing for acute care RNs who have not worked in the ED. Over one year, you will be immersed in a comprehensive educational and clinical development program designed to build confidence and essential ED nursing skills in a safe, collaborative environment with ongoing mentorship. The program begins with foundational learning & supervised clinical training led by experienced emergency nurses and clinical educators. As your skills grow, you will gradually assume greater independence and become an integral member of the ED team, contributing to high‑quality care across diverse emergency 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 ED hospital department, 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 emergency room 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: Emergency OLRH Primary Location: Our Lady of the Rosary Hosp 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 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 patient assessments, implements prescribed treatments, and administers medications within an emergency department setting. They act as a coordinator and advocate for patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

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. Those who have not practiced in five years must complete specific medication administration 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
• Critical Thinking
• Emergency Nursing
• Patient Advocacy
• Discharge Planning
• Clinical Documentation
• Acute Care
• Patient Education

Job areas

• Healthcare