Registered Nurse - Educational Opportunity

Are you a motivated Registered Nurse eager to expand your clinical expertise and take on a new challenge in a fast‑paced environment where teamwork, critical thinking and continuous learning make a real impact? This 12‑month educational employment opportunity is designed for you! This initiative offers a unique pathway into nursing for Med Obs Surg Pall RNs who have not worked in the Med Obs Surg Pall. Over one year, you will be immersed in a comprehensive educational and clinical development program designed to build confidence and essential Med Obs Surg Pall nursing skills in a safe, collaborative environment with ongoing mentorship. The program begins with foundational learning & supervised clinical training led by experienced Med Obs Surg Pall nurses and clinical educators. As your skills grow, you will gradually assume greater independence and become an integral member of the Med Obs Surg Pall team, contributing to high‑quality care across diverse Med Obs Surg Pall cases. This program provides a 1.0 FTE educational position for up to 12 months, with all course costs, materials and benefits covered. It offers valuable experience in a high‑volume rural hospital, supported by a multidisciplinary team committed to your growth. If you enjoy thinking on your feet, managing multiple priorities and supporting patients during urgent and often life‑changing moments, you will find purpose and fulfillment in this role. 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 Med Obs Surg Pall orientation program” of the UNA collective agreement.

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.

Registered NurseCOV UNAMed Obs Surg Pall BHCBonnyville Health CentreAs Per LocationAt (UNA only) 1.0021-SEP-2026Temp F/T Benefits01-OCT-202624-SEP-202711.081240Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On CallAs Per Rotation $44.56 $60.98Not 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//learning-and-development/learning-modules/ 2) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0

Additional Required Qualifications

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.