Registered Nurse

Job summary

Conduct nursing assessments and interventions, develop care plans, administer prescribed treatments and medications, and monitor and document patient or resident progress. Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team, advocate for patients and residents, educate families, support discharge planning, and potentially serve as charge nurse.

Job details

Your Opportunity: St. Michael’s Health Centre offers compassionate continuing care to individuals with diverse needs in a warm, homelike setting. Our specialized programs support post-acute recovery following strokes, surgeries, or accidents, as well as individualized day programs designed to meet physical, social, and memory-related needs. We are committed to holistic care, with a strong emphasis on spiritual care, dementia support, and supported living. Our comprehensive services include post-acute rehabilitation, complex mental health care, dementia care, level 2 supported living, palliative care, and long-term care. Discover meaningful career opportunities at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge and join our mission of excellence in Catholic healthcare. Apply today and become part of a compassionate community dedicated to enriching lives and making a lasting difference. 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: Post Acute Rehab Program Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 29-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-JUN-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 19 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 of 2 years of experience in a rehabilitation or acute care setting. Strong knowledge of post-acute rehabilitation principles, including strategies for managing recovery from surgery, injury, or illness. Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. Ability to develop and implement individualized care plans in a collaborative environment. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to educate and support patients and families. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Physically able to complete all demanding aspects of patient/resident care and transport, e.g. walking, standing, bending, lifting, assuming awkward positions and standing for long durations of time. Must be able to understand written and verbal directions in English. Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing or related specialty (e.g., Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)). Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as Connect Care. Advanced training in pain management, wound care, and other aspects of post-acute rehabilitation. Knowledge of Alberta’s healthcare regulations and best practices related to post-acute care. Charge Nurse experience preferred.

What you’ll do

Conduct nursing assessments and interventions, develop care plans, administer prescribed treatments and medications, and monitor and document patient or resident progress. Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team, advocate for patients and residents, educate families, support discharge planning, and potentially serve as charge nurse.

Requirements

Requires graduation from a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent, active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C, and at least two years of rehabilitation or acute care experience. Candidates need strong assessment and critical-thinking skills, rehabilitation knowledge, effective communication and teamwork abilities, and the physical capacity to perform demanding care duties.

Listed skills

• Care Planning · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing Assessment
• Clinical Intervention
• Care Planning
• Medication Administration
• Treatment Evaluation
• Patient Advocacy
• Discharge Planning
• Patient and Family Education
• Rehabilitation Nursing
• Critical Thinking
• Clinical Assessment
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Communication
• Electronic Health Records
• Pain Management
• Wound Care

Job areas

• Healthcare

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