Registered Nurse

Job summary

Conduct nursing assessments, plan and deliver patient care, administer medications and prescribed treatments, and monitor and document patient progress. Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team, advocate for patients, support patient and family education and discharge planning, and potentially serve as charge nurse.

Job details

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. Camrose offers the charm of a smaller city with plenty to enjoy, like scenic trails, ski clubs and a vibrant arts and culture scene. At St. Mary’s Hospital, located right in the heart of the city, you will be part of a community-focused care team offering a wide range of services including a cancer centre, diagnostic imaging, surgery, women’s health and more. The Surgery Unit is an exceptional area to provide you with a multitude of learning experiences challenging your Scope of Practice. From highly acute to chronic conditions, Major and Minor General Surgery, Orthopedics and wound care are our expertise. Unit 5 will challenge you and strengthen your nursing skills and efficiency. We welcome anyone who is highly motivated, organized and has a passion for post-operative care. The Surgery Unit 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 response. 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. Graduate Nurses welcome. 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: Unit 5 Surgery SMHC Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.45 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 18 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 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: As required. Preferred Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills. Excellent assessment and organizational skills. PICC and central line experience preferred. Negative pressure wound therapy experience an asset.

What you’ll do

Conduct nursing assessments, plan and deliver patient care, administer medications and prescribed treatments, and monitor and document patient progress. Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team, advocate for patients, support patient and family education and discharge planning, and potentially serve as charge nurse.

Requirements

Applicants must graduate from a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent, hold active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and have Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C certification. Nurses who have not practiced within the past five years must complete the specified medication administration and health assessment courses; strong communication, assessment, organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills are preferred.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing Assessment
• Patient Care
• Care Planning
• Medication Administration
• Post-Operative Care
• Patient Advocacy
• Patient Education
• Discharge Planning
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Organization
• Wound Care
• PICC Lines
• Central Lines
• Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Job areas

• Healthcare

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