Do you have a passion for the exciting world of Emergency Nursing? Come join us at the Grey Nuns Emergency Department for an opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a supportive, inclusive, team-orientated, and fast-paced environment. The Grey Nuns Hospital Emergency department is one of Edmonton’s highest volume Emergency Departments. Our team of health care professionals is focused on providing specialized Emergency care and urgent treatments in a community hospital setting. The Registered Nurse is a leader in the ED team and provides a wide variety of nursing care to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes through critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families to make a positive difference toward their health and well-being. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care with attention to promoting a positive patient experience to those we serve in the Emergency Department all while practicing and role-modelling our Covenant values of Respect, Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Social Justice.
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 NurseUnion: COV UNAUnit and Program: EmergencyPrimary Location: Grey Nuns Community HospitalLocation Details: As Per LocationMulti-Site: At (UNA only)FTE: 0.60Posting End Date: 28-JUL-2025Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T BenefitsDate Available: 18-AUG-2025Temporary End Date: 16-OCT-2026Hours per Shift: 7.75Length of Shift in weeks: 12Shifts per cycle: 34Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, WeekendsDays Off: As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $43.26Maximum Salary: $59.21Vehicle Requirement: Not ApplicableRequired 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 Emergency Department or ICU/CCU experience within the past two years; OR A minimum of two years (full-time equivalent) experience in Medical, Surgical, or Labor and Delivery units within the past five years; Excellent assessment, organization and documentation skills required. Strong interpersonal communication, stress management and conflict management skills. Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to identify own learning needs, seek guidance in professional practice when deficits occur and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth and development. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:Urban Emergency Department experience. Triage and ED charge nurse experience preferred. Preference will be given to those with one or more of the following certifications: CTAS, ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, PALS, and completion of ENPEP Modules. Experience and ability to work with cardiac monitors preferred. Dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation of ECG’s preferred. Experience with Connect Care EHR asset; Emergency Connect Care ASAP preferred.