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 1957.50 Union: COV UNA Unit and Program: 6 West Orthopaedics Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 02-JUN-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 12-JUN-2025 Temporary End Date: 25-SEP-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: $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:

One year (within the last 2 years) of adult acute in-patient experience in Orthopaedics. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills proven problem solving and critical thinking skills essential Ability to work in heavy fast paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1-2 years of recent adult acute orthopaedic/surgical experience is required I year of recent adult acute care inpatient experience may be considered. Charge nurse experience inpatient connect care proficiency.