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: Operating Room Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.74 Posting End Date: 04-JUL-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 14-JUL-2025 Temporary End Date: 28-FEB-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 14 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:

Graduate of a Perioperative Registered Nursing Program. Minimum 3 years current Operating Room Experience. Proficient in perioperative nursing practice as both scrub and circulating nurse with diversified operating room experience. Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills. Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills. Models professional behavior. Demonstrates ability to exercise critical thinking.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate of a certified RNFA program. CNA Certification in Perioperative Nursing CPN(c) is required to practice as RNFA. Current ACLS. RNFA training will be provided to a suitable candidate.