Registered Nurse - Labour Delivery Educational Opportunity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Educational course costs covered

Benefits covered

1.0 FTE educational position

Job summary

Covenant Health in Alberta offers a 12-month educational opportunity for registered nurses to specialize in Labour and Delivery at St. Mary’s Hospital Unit 4 Labour Delivery.

The program combines foundational learning with hands-on clinical development under experienced clinicians, culminating in greater independence within the Labour Delivery team. The position is 1.0 FTE educational, with all course costs and benefits covered, and includes a 12-month return-for-service commitment in UNA

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: CRNA Medication Administration Certificate and NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification.

Responsibilities

• Participates in nursing assessments and interventions, care planning and evaluating treatments.
• Administers medications and monitors patient progress.
• Coordinates discharge planning and family education.
• May act as charge nurse and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Organization

Education

RN program graduate

CRNA registration (Alberta)

BLS Healthcare Provider Level C

OBS Certificate (eligible)

Job description

Your Opportunity:
Are you a motivated Registered Nurse eager to expand your clinical expertise and take on a new challenge in Labour and Delivery specialty? 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 at St. Mary's Hospital Unit 4, Labour Delivery Department. Over one year, you will be immersed in a comprehensive educational and clinical development program designed to build confidence and essential Labour Delivery nursing skills in a safe and collaborative environment. The program begins with foundational learning and clinical training led by experienced clinicians. As your skills grow, you will gradually assume greater independence and become an integral member of the Labour Delivery team. This program provides a 1.0 FTE educational position for up to 12 months, with all course costs, materials and benefits covered. The successful applicant will be required to successfully complete the Labour Delivery department educational program. A 12-month return-for-service commitment with Covenant Health, in at least a 0.50 FTE and within the applicable department, is required. 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. This posting is for 2 positions.

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: Unit 4 Labour Delivery SMHC
• Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 19-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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

Successful candidate must be eligible and willing to obtain the OBS Certificate. Applicants who already hold an OBS Certificate are not eligible for this position. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills. Excellent assessment and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Intravenous certification. PICC and central line experience. Negative pressure wound therapy experience.