Registered Nurse - Ortho 6W

Job summary

The Registered Nurse performs patient assessments, implements prescribed treatments, and coordinates care within a multidisciplinary team. They are responsible for patient education, monitoring treatment progress, and potentially acting in a charge nurse capacity.

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.Since opening its doors in 1969, the Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both professional development opportunities and the ease of urban living. This full-service hospital provides specialized care through units like emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care—supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond. Our Orthopaedic Unit (6 West) is a 28-bed, fast-paced acute care unit within the Surgical Program. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to provide high‑quality care to a diverse group of patients and families. Our unit specializes in the management of acute orthopaedic patients—including trauma, joint reconstruction, and complex surgical cases—while also supporting all surgical services at the site. This role is an integral part of our care team, providing leadership, mentorship, and education to patients, families, and colleagues. Team members on 6 West work in a strong interdisciplinary environment that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and continual learning. The unit offers an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking to develop advanced assessment skills, enhance surgical nursing expertise, and thrive in a supportive yet high‑acuity setting. 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 1957.50 Union: COV UNA Unit and Program: 6 West Ortho MCH Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 01-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.25 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days, 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: One year of recent (within the last 2 years) of adult acute inpatient experience. A recent successful preceptorship in orthopaedic/surgical may be considered (within the last 2 years). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills. Excellent assessment and organizational skills. Ability to work in a fast paced, highly stressful environment. Preferred Qualifications: Two years of recent adult acute orthopaedic/surgical experience (within the last 3 years) preferred. Charge nurse experience. Inpatient connect care proficiency.

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 education, monitoring treatment progress, and potentially acting in a charge nurse capacity.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree in nursing with active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta and BLS Level C certification. Candidates must have at least one year of recent adult acute inpatient experience, preferably in orthopaedics or surgery.

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
• Orthopaedic Care
• Surgical Nursing
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Connect Care Proficiency

Job areas

• Healthcare