Job 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: Surgical Services Primary Location: Banff Mineral Springs Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.63 Posting End Date: 21-JUL-2025 Employee Class: Benefit Eligible Casual Date Available: 08-AUG-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 24 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $43.26 Maximum Salary: $59.21 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:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the college of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support- Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Completion of a recognized perioperative program. Recent 2 yrs experience in an OR within the last 5 yrs. Must be able to wear lead for many hours. Ability to stand scrubbed for many hours supporting the surgical team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Recent recovery room experience within the last 5 yrs. Experience in Pre-Anesthetic clinic. Canadian Perioperative Nurse Certification. Experience in Orthopedics OR.