Registered Nurse - Emergency

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health Canada seeks a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department, providing high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should possess an RN qualification, be registered with the CRNA, and demonstrate critical skills like collaboration and patient advocacy. This role offers the chance to work in state-of-the-art facilities while supporting diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent.
• Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C).

Responsibilities

• Participates in assessments, care planning, and administering treatments.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address patient needs.
• Facilitates patient education and discharge planning.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Patient Advocacy

Education

Graduate of a Registered Nurse program

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C)

Job description

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Your Opportunity

Are you interested in working in a fast-paced, exciting Emergency Department (ED)? The new $85 million Misericordia (MCH) ED opened in November 2023. It is a large urban ED within Edmonton, open 24/7, located next to West Edmonton Mall (WEM) and the future Valley Line West LRT expansion. If you are interested in utilizing your knowledge, critical thinking, and advanced skills while working toward full scope of practice, we encourage you to apply! The MCH ED offers a supportive, inclusive, and team-oriented environment. Our Covenant Health values—respect, compassion, integrity, collaboration, stewardship, and social justice—guide our practices and culture. Our interdisciplinary team is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient- and family-centered care for urgent and emergent concerns. In this role, you may be required to work in any area of the ED at the discretion of the manager and/or charge nurse.

Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) participates in assessments, care planning, implementing treatments, administering medications, and monitoring patient responses. Acting as an advocate and coordinator, the RN collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to identify needs and set priorities. The RN also facilitates patient and family education, discharge planning, and may act as a charge nurse. The RN provides care according to established standards, policies, and Covenant Health’s mission, vision, and values. This position is covered by the UNA Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Registered Nurse 1957.50
• Union: COV UNA
• Unit and Program: Emergency Department
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hospital
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-JUN-2025
• Date Available: 02-JUL-2025
• Temporary End Date: 02-FEB-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.25
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends

Required Qualifications

- Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent.

- Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).

- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C).

- If not practiced as a RN within the last 5 years, completion of CRNA Medication Administration and NextGenU Health Assessment courses is required.

Additional Qualifications

- Emergency experience required; equivalent education and experience may be considered.

- Must be able to stand for extended periods, assist with patient transport, and perform physical tasks such as lifting and bending.

Preferred Qualifications

- Charge nurse experience preferred.

- ENA Emergency Nursing Certificate preferred.

- Advanced practice courses (ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ITLS, etc.) preferred.

- Intravenous (IV) certification, Connect Care EHR/EPIC training, ENPEP, and CTAS training preferred (required upon hire).

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare

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