Registered Nurse

Covenant Health Canada; Lethbridge; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Alberta seeks a Registered Nurse for the Palliative Care Unit. This role involves providing specialized care for patients with life-limiting conditions, ensuring pain management, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must have strong palliative care knowledge, excellent clinical skills, and a compassionate nature to support patients and families through challenging times. This part-time position operates on evenings and weekends, contributing to an essential service in the community.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta required.
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in palliative care.
• Ability to understand written and verbal directions in English.

Responsibilities

• Participates in nursing assessments and interventions.
• Acts as an advocate and liaison for patients/residents.
• Facilitates patient education and discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Compassionate communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of a Registered Nurse program

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C)

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Palliative Care Unit (PCU) is part of the premier palliative program in Southern Alberta. It consists of 10 palliative beds that are focused on end-of-life care. This unit primarily admits patients whose life expectancy is less than 3 months or who require pain management with their palliative diagnosis. RNs lead the unit and are part of the greater PCU team that includes LPNs, HCAs, Registered Dietitian, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Unit Clerks, Spiritual Care Coordinator, Physicians and the regions palliative team. In addition, the PCU department hosts 8 Long Term Care - Complex Beds.

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:
Palliative Care Unit
• Primary Location:
St. Michael's Health Centre
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
At (UNA only)
• FTE:
0.68
• Posting End Date:
16-JUN-2025
• Employee Class:
Regular Part Time
• Date Available:
26-JUN-2025
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
4
• Shifts per cycle:
13
• Shift Pattern:
Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$43.26
• Maximum Salary:
$59.21
• 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 2 years of recent experience in a palliative care or hospice setting. Strong knowledge of palliative care principles, including pain and symptom management, ethical and emotional support, and end-of-life care. Excellent clinical assessment skills and the ability to develop and implement individualized care plans. Compassionate communication skills, with the ability to provide empathetic support to patients and families during a challenging time. Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and manage complex care needs. 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 Palliative Care Nursing (e.g., Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN)) or advanced training in palliative care. Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as Connect Care. Knowledge of Alberta’s regulations and best practices related to palliative care. Advanced skills in symptom management and providing emotional and spiritual support.