Registered Nurse - Emergency Educational Opportunity

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health Canada invites motivated Registered Nurses to join a 12-month educational opportunity in the St. Joseph's General Hospital Emergency Department in Edmonton. This 1.0 FTE program supports growth through a structured clinical development plan with ongoing mentorship in a fast-paced ED setting.

Participants will build essential ED nursing skills, progress toward greater independence, and contribute to high-quality patient care with multidisciplinary support.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active licensure or eligibility.
• Willingness to grow through a structured ED training program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in nursing assessments and interventions.
• Care planning, implementing prescribed treatments and monitoring progress.
• Administer medications and document patient responses.
• Support discharge planning and family education.

Skills

Nursing

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Continuous learning

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 in the St. Joseph's General Hospital Emergency Department. 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 ED, 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,