Registered Nurse - ICU CCU

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: ICU CCU GNCH
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.53
• Posting End Date: 31-JUL-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 27-AUG-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 21
• Shift Pattern: 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. Next
• Gen
• U Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0

Additional Required Qualifications

Recent adult ICU experience and/or successful completion of the Orientation Program for Adult CriticalCare in Alberta (OPAACA) required. Internal applicants with recent adult ICU experience or who have completed OPAACA will be given first consideration. Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication, stress management, and conflict-resolution skills required.

Proven critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making abilities required. Excellent assessment, organizational, and documentation skills required. Ability to identify learning needs, seek guidance appropriately, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth and development required.

In the absence of qualified applicants as outlined above, candidates with at least two (2) years recent acute care nursing experience (Medicine, Surgery, and/or Emergency) may be considered. A recent Critical Care preceptorship within the last year may be considered. The successful applicant will be required to successfully complete OPAACA, which includes both theoretical and practical components.

Employees must achieve a minimum grade of 75% on the theoretical component AND on the final examination to progress to the practical component. Successful completion of both the theoretical and practical components are required to be considered successful in OPACCA.

Preferred Qualifications

Current ACLS and charge nurse experience.