Registered Nurse

Covenant Living; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Living is seeking a Registered Nurse for a permanent part-time role at Foyer Lacombe in St. Albert. This position entails managing the delivery of holistic care for residents in a hospice setting, leading a team, and ensuring high-quality nursing standards. The ideal candidate holds a Registered Nursing degree and possesses strong communication and assessment skills. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a compassionate care team dedicated to supporting individuals in their final journey.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized school of Nursing required; Baccalaureate Degree preferred.
• Active CARNA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• One (1) year of experience in a Hospice / Palliative Care environment required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of holistic care to residents.
• Ensure nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Act as a leader and mentor to LPNs and Resident Assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking skills

Multi-tasking skills

Time management skills

Education

Registered Nursing Degree

Baccalaureate Degree (preferred)

Job description

Foyer Lacombe, St. Albert, Alberta, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM | Expires Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 7:59 AM

Foyer Lacombe Registered Nurse Permanent Part Time FTE 0.40 Evenings

About the Organization:

We believe caring for seniors is a calling that begins with a deep desire to create an environment where the people in our care can heal—body, mind, and soul—through the compassionate care and presence of their families and an interdisciplinary team of caregivers. We are team members with the heart and courage to contribute to fostering a caring community: a home where people requiring specialized care can experience comfort and belonging and a collaborative workplace where staff experience fulfillment.

In fulfillment of this mission, Covenant Care - Covenant Living actively participate in advancing the Covenant Strategic Plan that aspires to:

Serve – we will strengthen our mission and live our values to meet the needs of those we serve through excellence in care, an engaged team, and wise use of our resources;

Transform and Grow – We will transform the health system and grow through integration, innovation, and shared learnings to respond to the strengths and needs of our communities, especially those most vulnerable;

And Contribute – we will leverage our legacy to maximize the strategic contribution of Catholic health care.

Covenant Care - Covenant Living is an organization that takes its mission to the heart of everything it does. We believe that this is what makes our organization stand out in our approach. Our Employees are the key to how our residents feel about their home… you have the ability to be a part of influencing the lives of all those that reside in our environments and create a caring and compassionate environment.

About the Organization:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of care to residents by motivating and empowering the team. The RN works cohesively with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure the nursing process (Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) is individualized and ongoing, such that changing needs of residents are addressed and met. This is a leadership role requiring skills as a resident advocate, facilitator, change agent, educator and manager of resources.

Reporting to the Resident Care Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of holistic care and services to Hospice residents. Collaborates with the healthcare team in order to meet the individual needs of residents. Acts as a leader and mentor to LPNs and Resident Assistants (HCAs) by motivating and empowering the team. Ensures excellence in the completion of nursing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Works cohesively with other team members to ensure that the changing needs of residents are addressed. Acts as an advocate, facilitator and change agent.

In accordance with Covenant Care’s mission, vision, and values, this position is responsible for ensuring that residents receive quality care and service according to Covenant Care policies and procedures. Provides support to residents, their family and visitors during the resident’s end of life journey that will enable choice, dignity, privacy, respect and individuality.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a recognized school of Nursing required; Baccalaureate Degree preferred
• Active College & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) Registration as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR / First Aid Certification / Equivalency required
• One (1) year of experience in a Hospice / Palliative Care environment required
• Experience as a charge nurse preferred
• Strong interpersonal relationship and communication skills and able to utilize professional judgment
• Strong assessment skills and critical thinking skills considered an asset
• Exhibits open and sincere approach to relating to people by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally
• Recognizes and responds effectively to verbal and non-verbal cues with exceptional active listening skills
• Ability to cope with moral distress related to end of life care
• Ability to cope with frequent changes such as daily routine, workload, shifts and resident needs
• Exceptional multi-tasking and time management skills

PLEASE NOTE:

Covenant Care offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package.

All employees new to Covenant Care must provide a criminal record check not older than 6 months ahead of your commencement date.CriminalRecord Check/VulnerablePerson Screening processing is taking much longer than typical (3 to 4 weeks) and that commencing the process in advance is advisable.Not having your CRC will delay your ability to commence employment. Covenant Care is committed to an inclusive work environment and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank you in advance for applying with Covenant Care.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Foyer Lacombe, St. Albert, Alberta, Canada