Registered Nurse - Emergency Educational Opportunity at Covenant Health Canada

Are you a motivated Registered Nurse eager to expand your clinical expertise and take on a new challenge in a fast paced environment where teamwork, critical thinking and continuous learning make a real impact? This 12 month educational employment opportunity is designed for you! We are seeking curious, engaged and enthusiastic RNs who are ready to grow through a training program in the St. Joseph’s General Hospital Emergency Department. This initiative offers a unique pathway into emergency nursing for acute care RNs who have not worked in the ED. Over one year, you will be immersed in a comprehensive educational and clinical development program designed to build confidence and essential ED nursing skills in a safe, collaborative environment with ongoing mentorship. The program begins with foundational learning & supervised clinical training led by experienced emergency nurses and clinical educators. As your skills grow, you will gradually assume greater independence and become an integral member of the ED team, contributing to high quality care across diverse emergency cases. This program provides a 1.0 FTE educational position for up to 12 months, with all course costs, materials and benefits covered. It offers valuable experience in a high volume ED, supported by a multidisciplinary team committed to your growth. If you enjoy thinking on your feet, managing multiple priorities and supporting patients during urgent and often life changing moments, you will find purpose and fulfillment in this role. Employment is governed by the terms outlined in “Local Condition XI, Addendum C - Re: Educational Opportunities: advanced studies in critical care orientation program, perioperative nursing program, obstetrics or the emergency room orientation program” of the UNA collective agreement.

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.

Registered NurseCOV UNARegistered Nurse - Emergency Educational OpportunitySt. Joseph's General HospitalAs Per LocationAt (UNA only) 1.0028-SEP-2026Temp F/T Benefits15-OCT-202615-OCT-20277.751257Days, Nights, WeekendsAs Per Rotation $44.56 $60.98Not 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//learning-and-development/learning-modules/ 2) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0

Additional Required Qualifications

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. The successful applicant will be required to successfully complete the emergency department educational program. A 12-month return-for-service commitment with Covenant Health, in at least a 0.50 FTE and within the applicable department, is required. Employment under this position is governed by the terms outlined in “Local Condition XI, Addendum C – Re: Educational Opportunities: advanced studies in critical care orientation program, perioperative nursing program, obstetrics or the emergency room orientation program” of the Multi-Employer/UNA collective agreement.

Preferred Qualifications

Charge nurse experience in an acute care setting. 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.