Registered Nurse - Labour Delivery Educational Opportunity

Job summary

The Registered Nurse performs patient assessments, implements prescribed treatments, and coordinates care within a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for patient advocacy, family education, and documenting treatment progress in the Labour and Delivery department.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Are you a motivated Registered Nurse eager to expand your clinical expertise and take on a new challenge in Labour and Delivery specialty? 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 at St. Mary's Hospital Unit 4, Labour Delivery Department. Over one year, you will be immersed in a comprehensive educational and clinical development program designed to build confidence and essential Labour Delivery nursing skills in a safe and collaborative environment. The program begins with foundational learning and clinical training led by experienced clinicians. As your skills grow, you will gradually assume greater independence and become an integral member of the Labour Delivery team. This program provides a 1.0 FTE educational position for up to 12 months, with all course costs, materials and benefits covered. The successful applicant will be required to successfully complete the Labour Delivery department educational program. A 12-month return-for-service commitment with Covenant Health, in at least a 0.50 FTE and within the applicable department, is required. 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. This posting is for 2 positions. 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 4 Labour Delivery SMHC Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 19-OCT-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: Successful candidate must be eligible and willing to obtain the OBS Certificate. Applicants who already hold an OBS Certificate are not eligible for this position. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills. Excellent assessment and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications: Intravenous certification. PICC and central line experience. Negative pressure wound therapy experience.

What you’ll do

The Registered Nurse performs patient assessments, implements prescribed treatments, and coordinates care within a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for patient advocacy, family education, and documenting treatment progress in the Labour and Delivery department.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with active CRNA registration and Basic Life Support certification. They must be eligible and willing to obtain the OBS Certificate and commit to a 12-month return-for-service agreement.

Benefits

• Course costs covered • Materials covered • Benefits covered

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing Assessment
• Care Planning
• Medication Administration
• Patient Advocacy
• Discharge Planning
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Intravenous Certification
• PICC Line Management
• Central Line Experience
• Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education