Registered Nurse - Emergency

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 1988, the Grey Nuns Community Hospital has supported southeast Edmonton and the surrounding area with compassionate, full-service care that meets a wide range of health needs. The hospital is conveniently located near transit, parks and shops in the heart of the Mill Woods neighbourhood. If you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy helping people in urgent situations, you will find purpose here. Our team provides specialized emergency and urgent care, working together to support each patient’s well-being. We are looking for people who can think critically, manage multiple priorities and work well with others. Your care makes a real difference in supporting a holistic approach, creating a positive experience for patients and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. 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
• Union:
COV UNA
• Unit and Program:
Emergency GNCH
• Primary Location:
Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
At (UNA only)
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
13-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available:
01-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date:
07-DEC-2027
• Hours per Shift:
11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks:
12
• Shifts per cycle:
40
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$44.56
• Maximum Salary:
$60.98
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

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

Recent Emergency Department experience within the past two (2) years OR ICU/CCU experience within the past two (2) years OR A minimum of three (3) years’ experience (approx. 6000 hours) in Medical, Surgical, or Labor and Delivery units within the past five (5) years. Excellent assessment, organization and documentation skills required. Strong interpersonal communication, stress management and conflict management skills. Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to identify own learning needs, seek guidance in professional practice when deficits occur and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth and development. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment.

Urban Emergency Department experience. ED charge nurse experience preferred. Triage experience preferred. One (1) or more of the following active certifications: ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, PALS, ENA Emergency Certificate, NRP, ITLS. ACCN completion. ENPEP completion. Experience and ability to work with cardiac monitors preferred. Dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation of ECG’s preferred.