Registered Nurse

Covenant Health; Camrose; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose is part of Unit 5 Surgery, a community-focused team providing care from acute to post-operative settings. The role involves nursing assessments, planning and executing prescribed treatments, administering meds and monitoring outcomes.

You will coordinate discharge planning and patient education in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Graduate of a RN program with active Alberta RN registration is required, plus BLS Level C.

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 years, complete CRNA Medication Administration Certificate and NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification.

Responsibilities

• Participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning and implementing prescribed treatments.
• Administers medications and evaluates treatments; monitors/document progress and patient response.
• Act as advocate, coordinator and liaison for patient/resident; facilitate education and discharge planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Organizational skills

PICC experience

Central line experience

Wound therapy experience

Education

RN program graduate

CRNA registration

Job description

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
• Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 04-JAN-2027
• Temporary End Date: 14-AUG-2028
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• 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%2F2) 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.