Instructor

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health Canada is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to lead education for Unit 23-Day Surgery and Day Medicine at Grey Nuns Community Hospital. You will design orientation, provide clinical consultation, and drive staff development initiatives with other educators.

The role requires a BScN, RN licensure, and five years' acute care surgery experience, plus strong MS Office skills and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Registered Nurse program with active RN registration.
• BScN or equivalent required with five years of acute care surgery RN experience.
• Current charge nurse experience and strong communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation, in-service programs, clinical consultation, staff development.
• Lead unit 23-Day Surgery and Day Medicine with support across the surgery portfolio.
• Develop and deliver education to ensure clinical competencies and practices.
• Research, develop and implement policies and procedures as needed.
• Model professional practice in line with Covenant Health mission and values.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Education design

Clinical consultation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Registered Nurse program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic registered nurse with a passion for teaching others? Do you love working within a team environment and sharing your vast clinical experience with others? Do you have a demonstrated history of positively leading change and supporting learning of those around you? If so, the surgery program at the Grey Nuns Hospital has a great opportunity for you. Reporting to the Program Manager for Surgical Services, the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is a highly motivated, self directed professional. The CNE will provide orientation, in-service programs, clinical consultation and individual staff development initiatives in conjunction with other clinical nurse educators in the surgical program. The CNE will take lead for unit 23 (day surgery, same day admit and day medicine) but will provide support in all areas of the surgery portfolio including corporate responsibilities. The CNE is responsible for providing and facilitating education applicable to the various areas to ensure clinical competencies and practices are maintained in each department. The CNE plays an integral role in policy and procedure research, development and implementation. As a role model for staff, in accordance with the Covenant Health Mission, Vision, and Values; the incumbent will function independently in both the formal and informal learning environments.

Description:

The Instructor's primary role is to ensure the delivery of quality patient care and excellence in nursing. Exercising adult principles of learning, the Instructor will design, enhance and provide staff orientation, education, clinical consultation, development, and/or evaluation. The Instructor's nursing practice will reflect a current, broad knowledge base, and excellent nursing skills that enable her/him to function as a role model and support staff in accordance with Covenant Health's Mission, Vision, and Values. The Instructor will function independently in formal and informal learning environments. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Instructor
• Union: COV UNA
• Unit and Program: Unit 23-Day Surgery and Day Medicine
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.53
• Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 28-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-JAN-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $48.76
• Maximum Salary: $66.74
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Instructor
• Union: COV UNA
• Unit and Program: Unit 23-Day Surgery and Day Medicine
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.53
• Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 28-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
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• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $48.76
• Maximum Salary: $66.74
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or other applicable degree required. Combination of education and experience will be considered. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) required from a recognized school of nursing. Five years current clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting specializing in surgery is required. Current charge nurse experience is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator is preferred. Demonstrated ability to positively support staff in learning and change. Ability to independently recognize areas of opportunity, set priorities, suggest resolutions and implement improvement.

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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Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Grey Nuns Community Hospital

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