Registered Nurse

Covenant Health Canada; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to join the Post Acute Rehabilitation Program.

The RN conducts assessments, plans care, administers medications, and coordinates discharge in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team within Covenant Health’s Catholic care setting. Requirements include CRNA registration, BLS Level C, and a minimum of two years in rehab or acute care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Registered Nurse program; active CRNA registration.
• Minimum two years of experience in rehabilitation or acute care setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking; effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and care planning.
• Administer medications and monitor treatment progress.
• Coordinate discharge planning with multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families; advocate for patient needs.
• Act as charge nurse when required and ensure standards of care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse program

CRNA registration (required)

Tools

EHR systems (Connect Care)

Job description

Your Opportunity:

St. Michael’s Health Centre offers compassionate continuing care to individuals with diverse needs in a warm, homelike setting. Our specialized programs support post-acute recovery following strokes, surgeries, or accidents, as well as individualized day programs designed to meet physical, social, and memory-related needs. We are committed to holistic care, with a strong emphasis on spiritual care, dementia support, and supported living. Our comprehensive services include post-acute rehabilitation, complex mental health care, dementia care, level 2 supported living, palliative care, and long-term care. Discover meaningful career opportunities at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge and join our mission of excellence in Catholic healthcare. Apply today and become part of a compassionate community dedicated to enriching lives and making a lasting difference.

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: Post Acute Rehabilitation Program
• Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.53
• Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 04-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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%2F 2) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a rehabilitation or acute care setting. Strong knowledge of post-acute rehabilitation principles, including strategies for managing recovery from surgery, injury, or illness. Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. Ability to develop and implement individualized care plans in a collaborative environment. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to educate and support patients and families. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Physically able to complete all demanding aspects of patient/resident care and transport, e.g. walking, standing, bending, lifting, assuming awkward positions and standing for long durations of time. Must be able to understand written and verbal directions in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in Rehabilitation Nursing or related specialty (e.g., Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)). Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as Connect Care. Advanced training in pain management, wound care, and other aspects of post-acute rehabilitation. Knowledge of Alberta’s healthcare regulations and best practices related to post-acute care. Charge Nurse experience preferred.