Registered Nurse - Emergency Educational Opportunity

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

Job summary

Covenant Health Canada is offering a 12‑month educational employment opportunity for Registered Nurses in Banff, aimed at building skills in emergency nursing through a structured clinical and educational development program. The RN will rotate through ED duties under mentorship, gradually increasing independence as competencies grow.

The program provides 1.0 FTE and covers course costs, materials and benefits, within a high‑volume rural ED setting and multidisciplinary team support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and interventions, care planning, administering medications and evaluating treatments.
• Monitor patient progress and document responses; coordinate with multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families; participate in discharge planning and education.
• Provide care per UNA collective agreement and hospital standards.

Skills

BLS Level C

Education

RN program graduate

CRNA registration (Alberta)

Job description

Your Opportunity

Are you a motivated Registered Nurse eager to expand your clinical expertise and take on a new challenge in a fast‑paced environment where teamwork, critical thinking and continuous learning make a real impact? This 12‑month educational employment opportunity is designed for you! We are seeking curious, engaged and enthusiastic RNs who are ready to grow through a training program. This initiative offers a unique pathway into emergency nursing for acute care RNs who have not worked in the ED. Over one year, you will be immersed in a comprehensive educational and clinical development program designed to build confidence and essential ED nursing skills in a safe, collaborative environment with ongoing mentorship. As your skills grow, you will gradually assume greater independence and become an integral member of the ED team, contributing to high‑quality care across diverse emergency cases. This program provides a 1.0 FTE educational position for up to 12 months, with all course costs, materials and benefits covered. It offers valuable experience in a high‑volume rural ED hospital department, supported by a multidisciplinary team committed to your growth. If you enjoy thinking on your feet, managing multiple priorities and supporting patients during urgent and often life‑changing moments, you will find purpose and fulfillment in this role. Employment is governed by the terms outlined in “Local Condition XI, Addendum C - Re: Educational Opportunities: advanced studies in critical care orientation program, perioperative nursing program, obstetrics or the emergency room orientation program” of the UNA collective agreement.

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.

Position Details

• Classification: Registered Nurse


• Union: COV UNA


• Unit and Program: Emergency BMSH


• Primary Location: Banff Mineral Springs Hospital


• Location Details: As Per Location


• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)


• FTE: 1.00


• Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026


• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits


• Date Available: 01-OCT-2026


• Temporary End Date: 24-SEP-2027


• Hours per Shift: 11.08


• Length of Shift in weeks: 12


• Shifts per cycle: 40


• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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

• As required.

Preferred Qualifications

• As required.