Registered Nurse

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grey Nuns Community Hospital – Operating Room, part of Covenant Health Canada, invites an experienced Registered Nurse to join our OR team in Edmonton. You will contribute to high-quality perioperative care across General Surgery, Gynecology, Vascular, Plastics, ENT, and Orthopedics, in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

The RN will perform assessments, plan and implement treatments, administer medications, and support discharge planning while aligning with UNA collective agreement and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Registered Nurse program; CRNA registration required.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C required.
• If not active in last 5 years, complete CRNA Medication Administration and NextGenU Health Assessment certifications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in nursing assessments and interventions in the scrub and circulating roles.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate perioperative care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Discharge planning, patient education, and documentation in the OR setting.

Skills

OR experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Physical endurance

MS Outlook

Education

RN program graduate

CRNA registration

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Electronic charting

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Are you a keen and enthusiastic Operating Room Nurse that thrives in a busy team environment? Do you pride yourself in attaining high standards and excellence in perioperative nursing? Would you like to utilize your nursing skill set to provide amazing patient care? Well, we have the perfect opportunity for you at the Grey Nun’s Community Hospital – Operating Room.The Grey Nuns Community Hospital is a 363-bed acute care hospital that provides a full range of health services to a diverse and growing urban community in southeast Edmonton. Following a deep-rooted tradition of healing the body, enriching the mind and nurturing the soul, the Grey Nuns is home to a team of over 3100 staff and 450 volunteers who have built a strong culture of innovation and collaboration.The successful incumbent will be an integral member of the patient care team functioning in the scrub and circulating roles. In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, the RN contributes to the assessment, planning, and implementation of patient care in the surgical setting.We offer a friendly inclusive working environment and host a variety of services including General Surgery, Gynecology, Vascular, Plastics, ENT, and Orthopedics. If this sounds exciting to you, please submit your resume for consideration.

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: GNH Operating Room
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 14-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date: 10-JAN-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: COV UNA
• Unit and Program: GNH Operating Room
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 14-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date: 10-JAN-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• 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:

Must have OR experience/training. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both spoken and written. Proven problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Excellent assessment and organizational skills. Computer skills including experience with electronic charting and Microsoft Outlook. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and have the physical ability to push, pull, bend, and stand for prolonged periods of time (more than 30 minutes). Committed to safe, effective, and ethical patient care and work practices.Ability to work in a fast paced, highly stressful environment.Ability to participate as an effective member of and lead the interprofessional team.Exercises good judgment in decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years operating room experience an asset.Priority will be given to RN with a perioperative course.

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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Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Grey Nuns Community Hospital