Registered Nurse - NSWOC

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 59,594 - 81,567; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider organization in Edmonton is looking for a Registered Nurse specializing in wound care. The successful candidate will perform assessments, provide consultative services, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This full-time position requires active registration with the CRNA and specialized wound care certifications. Ideal for someone with strong interpersonal and assessment skills. Competitive salary based on experience of up to CAD 59.21 per hour.

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.
• Completion of Enterostomal Therapy/NSWOC certificate required.
• Two years experience in acute or ambulatory care focusing on wound management.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and follow-up care for ambulatory wound clinic patients.
• Provide consultative services as the content expert on wound management.
• Triage patients and schedule visits in the ambulatory clinic.
• Collaborate with clerical staff, therapists, and community partners.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Assessment skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of a Registered Nurse program

Active registration with CRNA

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C

Enterostomal Therapy Certificate

Job description

Registered Nurse - NSWOC

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Overview

Reporting to the Unit Manager of the Wound Care Clinic & Inpatient Wound Care Team, the Registered Nurse performs assessment, intervention, and follow‑up care for ambulatory wound clinic patients and provides consultative services across the site as the content expert on the management of wounds as a member of the Inpatient Wound Care Team. The Registered Nurse makes recommendations and provides wound care management strategies and prevention therapies. The Registered Nurse is responsible for triaging patients, and scheduling patient visits in the ambulatory wound clinic and on the inpatient units. Works collaboratively with clerical staff, dietitians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, inpatient units, and related ambulatory clinics. Works in collaboration with patients, family members, family physicians, specialists and community partners. Physical job demands are classified as high.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: COV UNA
• Unit and Program: Ambulatory Wound Clinic
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 22‑DEC‑2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 12‑JAN‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.26
• Maximum Salary: $59.21
• 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:

• CRNA Medication Administration Certificate - https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F
• NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0

Additional Required Qualifications

• Completion of the Enterostomal Therapy (ET)/Nurse Specializing in Wound, Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC) Certificate, Canadian Association of Wound Care (CAWC) certificate or equivalent wound management certification.
• Two (2) years’ experience in acute care or an ambulatory care setting focusing on chronic wound management.
• Must demonstrate a complete understanding of wound assessment/treatment.
• Must have knowledge of The Regional Wound Care Guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent assessment and organizational skills.
• Charge Nurse experience preferred.
• Connect Care experience in scheduling, template building, referral management and documentation.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care