Registered Nurse - NICU

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Grey Nuns Community Hospital. The role involves assessments, planning, treatments, medication administration, and discharge planning in a Level 2 NICU setting.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support vulnerable newborns and their families, providing family-centered care and education while aligning with Covenant Health values. Regular part-time schedule available.

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.
• CRNA Medication Administration Certificate and NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification.
• Recent Acute Care Experience required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in nursing assessments and interventions.
• Care planning, implementing prescribed treatments and medications.
• Evaluate treatments and monitor/document patient progress.
• Advocate, coordinate, and liaise with the multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families; assist with discharge planning.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Family-centered care

Education

RN program graduate

Active CRNA registration with CRNA

Basic Life Support Level C

CRNA Medication Administration Certificate

NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification

Recent Acute Care Experience

Job description

Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we are committed to providing compassionate care while fostering a supportive environment where our staff can grow and make a meaningful difference. The Grey Nuns Community Hospital serves southeast Edmonton and the surrounding community with a broad range of healthcare services, including Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care. If you are passionate about caring for the smallest and most vulnerable patients, you will find purpose here. Our team provides specialized, family-centered care to premature and critically ill newborns, supporting both the medical and developmental needs of infants while partnering closely with their families. We work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide advanced monitoring, respiratory support, feeding and lactation support, and compassionate guidance throughout each family’s NICU journey. We are looking for people who demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to supporting families during a complex and emotional time. Join Covenant Health today and help make a meaningful difference in promoting the health and wellbeing of newborns, supporting families through challenging moments and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day!
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 32 - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.63
• Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 36
• Shift Pattern: Evenings, 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:
Recent Acute Care Experience Required.
Preferred Qualifications: Recent experience in a Level 2 or 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) preferred. Certificate in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred. Neonatal certificate or equivalent preferred.