Anesthesia Assistant

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Anesthesia Assistant at Covenant Health’s Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton supports anesthesia care under the Anesthesia Care Team. The role requires an RN or RT with advanced anesthesia certification and ongoing professional registration.

Candidates should hold BLS/ACLS, CSRT-CCAA certification or CAS eligibility, and have perioperative critical care experience. This full-time role offers collaborative, patient-centered care in a busy operating room setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Respiratory Therapy program or RN with post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant program.
• Current registration with the applicable professional college recognized by the Alberta Health Professions Act.
• Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) from CSRT; eligibility for Anesthesia Assistant membership with CAS.
• Certifications in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Responsibilities

• Perform anesthesia-related tasks under supervision of an anesthesiologist within the Anesthesia Care Team (ACT).
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop anesthesia care plans.
• Administer anesthetics and medications; monitor patients during surgical procedures.
• Respond to clinical situations and ensure patient safety throughout perioperative care.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

Respiratory Therapy program

RN with post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant program

Tools

Electronic charting

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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 the World’s Most Ethical Companies and recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers, 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 pride yourself on thriving in a busy team environment, attaining high standards of excellence in a perioperative environment and being skilled at providing quality patient care, we have the perfect opportunity for you at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital’s operating room. The Anesthesia Assistant is a highly skilled healthcare professional (RN or RT) holding advanced certification in anesthesia care and works within the Anesthesia Care Team (ACT), directly supervised by an anesthesiologist. They are delegated to perform anesthesia related tasks including comprehensive patient assessments, develop and implement anesthesia care plans, administer anesthetics and medications, manage patient monitoring and respond to clinical situations during surgical procedures.

Description:

The Anesthesia Assistant is a highly skilled healthcare professional (RN or RT) holding advanced certification in anesthesia care and works within the Anesthesia Care Team (ACT), directly supervised by an anesthesiologist. They are delegated to perform anesthesia related tasks including comprehensive patient assessments, develop and implement anesthesia care plans, administer anesthetics and medications, manage patient monitoring and respond to clinical situations during surgical procedures.

• Classification: Anesthesia Assistant
• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: Operative Services
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 09-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $46.37
• Maximum Salary: $60.11
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Anesthesia Assistant
• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: Operative Services
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 09-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, On call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $46.37
• Maximum Salary: $60.11
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of a recognized Respiratory Therapy program OR Baccalaureate-prepared Registered Nurse and completion of accredited post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant Program. Current registration with the applicable professional college recognized by the Alberta Health Professions Act. Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) from CSRT; eligibility for Anesthesia Assistant membership with CAS. Certifications in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2200 hours within the last 2-years’ experience in critical care areas such as PACU/ICU/Emergency or Respiratory Therapy experience in OR. Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team with proven ability to collaborate to provide holistic care to patients. Proven dependability and accountability. Computer skills including experience with electronic charting and Microsoft Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in research participation or clinical education preferred. Experience leading quality initiatives. Effective change management skills. Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills.Note: applicants who do not fully meet the qualifications for this position may be considered for an approved educational pathway opportunity, with employer-funded training provided in exchange for a return service agreement.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening : As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

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