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
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Union: COV UNA
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Unit and Program: Seniors Care East
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Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
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FTE: 0.74
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Posting End Date: 18-JUN-2026
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Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
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Date Available: 28-JUN-2026
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Temporary End Date: 14-MAY-2027
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 4
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Shifts per cycle: 14
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $44.56
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Maximum Salary: $60.98
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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:
Minimum of 2 years recent experience in a long-term care or geriatric setting. Strong knowledge of long-term care principles, including chronic disease management, wound care, and medication administration. Excellent clinical assessment skills and the ability to develop and execute comprehensive care plans. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, families, and the healthcare team. Ability to demonstrate empathy, patience, and professionalism in providing care. Physically able to complete all demanding aspects of patient/resident care and transport, e.g. walking, standing, bending, lifting, assuming awkward positions and standing for long durations of time. Must be able to understand written and verbal directions in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification or additional training in Geriatric Nursing or Long-Term Care Nursing (e.g., Certified Nurse in Long-Term Care (CNLTC)). Certification or training in crisis management techniques, such as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) or Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI). Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as Connect Care. Experience with InterRAI MDS/ LTCF Assessments. Charge nurse experience preferred.
