Consultant

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Healing Connections Consultant in Alberta. The role focuses on education, support, and navigation for patients and families newly diagnosed with breast cancer, connecting them with services across hospital and community settings.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess patient needs, translate evidence into practice, and help coordinate transitions to community programs or Cancer Centre resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an adult acute care setting.
• Experience with patients with breast cancer, preferably in the surgical and/or cancer treatment setting.
• Ability to respond to various questions and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Background in adult education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent literature review and research analysis skills, with ability to translate evidence into practice.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities and workflow demands.
• Ability to work within a group and independently.
• Driver’s license and dependable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, education, system navigation and support to patients and care partners with a new breast cancer diagnosis.
• Connect patients to appropriate supports and services in hospital or community settings.
• Act as an educational resource to healthcare professionals and the public.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program evaluation.
• Work as part of the Healing Connections Program team to support clinical operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Adult education

Time management

Teaching/education

Research analysis

Adaptability

Telephone/virtual communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

CRNA registration

Tools

Connect Care

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Healing Connections Unit Manager, the Healing Connections Consultant is responsible for providing information, education, system navigation and support to patients and their care partners with a new diagnosis of breast cancer. Connecting breast cancer patients with appropriate supports and services, the incumbent will functionindependently in both formal and informal health care environments, in accordance with Covenant Mission, Vision and Values. Please note: Travel is required and may include the use of a personal vehicle. A standard driver’s abstract may also be required for use of corporate lease vehicles.

Description

The Healing Connections Consultant provides evidence informed education and support to patients and their significant others from the time of breast cancer diagnosis until the patient transitions to community Based programs or a Cancer Centre. The role includes assisting patients with system navigation, connection, and transition to appropriate healthcare and community resources as determined through assessment and serving as an educational resource to healthcare professionals and the public within the scope of practice. Furthermore, the Healing Connections Consultant is an interdisciplinary team member of the Healing connections Program and participates in quality improvement initiatives and program evaluation. This position is non-unionized.

• Classification: Consultant
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Healing Connections - Ambulatory Services
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $37.12
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $55.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Consultant
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Healing Connections - Ambulatory Services
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 6.54
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 12
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $37.12
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $55.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).

Additional Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in an adult acute care setting. Experience with patients with breast cancer, preferably in the surgical and/or cancer treatment setting. Ability to respond to various questions and adapt to the changing needs of the patient. Ability to individualize patient care and educational needs. Background in adult education. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong telephone/virtual and written communication skills. Excellent literature review and research analysis skills, with the ability to translate evidence into practice. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities and workflow demands. Ability to work within a group and independently. Ability to sit for long periods required. Driver’s license and dependable vehicle required.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters preferred. Oncology nursing certificate recommended (ONDEC). Nurse Navigator program recommended. CAN Oncology Nursing Certification recommended. Psychology or counselling background preferred. Willingness to adapt work schedules as needed to support clinical operations and patient needs. Working knowledge of email, Connect Care, Microsoft Office, are considered assets.

Hiring Requirements

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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