Registered Nurse - Emergency

Job summary

Assess patients, plan and deliver nursing care, administer prescribed treatments and medications, and monitor and document patient responses. Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team, advocate for patients, support patient and family education and discharge planning, and contribute to emergency department care.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Are you a motivated RN eager to expand your clinical expertise and take on a new challenge in a fast‑paced environment where teamwork, critical thinking and continuous learning come together to make a real impact? If so, this 12‑month educational employment opportunity is designed for you! We are seeking curious, engaged and enthusiastic RNs from acute care backgrounds who are ready to grow their practice through a structured training experience in the Misericordia Emergency Department. This program offers a unique pathway into emergency nursing for acute care RNs who have not worked in the emergency department. Over the course of one year, you will be fully immersed in a comprehensive educational and clinical development program designed to build your confidence and competence in emergency care, developing essential emergency nursing skills in a safe, collaborative environment with ongoing mentorship. The program begins with foundational learning & supervised clinical training supported by experienced emergency nurses and clinical educators. As your skills grow, you will gradually assume greater independence, become an integral member of the ED team and contributing to high‑quality care across a wide range of emergency presentations. This program provides a 1.00 FTE educational employment opportunity for up to 12 months, with all course costs, materials and benefits fully covered throughout the program. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain experience in a high‑volume urban emergency department at one of Edmonton’s leading hospitals while working alongside a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to your growth and success. 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. There are 3 positions available. 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 1957.50 Union: COV UNA Unit and Program: Emergency Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 07-DEC-2026 Temporary End Date: 07-DEC-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.25 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, 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) NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0 Additional Required Qualifications: ICU/CCU experience within the past two years OR A minimum of three years’ experience (approx. 6000 hours) 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. The successful applicant will be required to successfully complete the emergency department educational program. A 12-month return-for-service commitment with Covenant Health, in at least a 0.50 FTE and within the applicable department, is required. The return service period commences following completion of the Program inclusive of the clinical practicum. For more details see Local Condition XI, Addendum C – Re: Educational Opportunities: advanced studies in critical care orientation program, perioperative nursing program, obstetrics or the emergency room orientation program of the Multi-Employer/UNA collective agreement. Preferred Qualifications: Charge nurse experience in an acute care setting. One or more of the following active certifications: ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, PALS, ENA Emergency Certificate, NRP, ITLS. ACCN completion. Experience and ability to work with cardiac monitors preferred. Dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation of ECG’s preferred.

What you’ll do

Assess patients, plan and deliver nursing care, administer prescribed treatments and medications, and monitor and document patient responses. Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team, advocate for patients, support patient and family education and discharge planning, and contribute to emergency department care.

Requirements

Applicants must be registered nurses with active CRNA registration and Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification, plus recent ICU/CCU experience or qualifying experience in medical, surgical, or labor and delivery units. They must demonstrate strong assessment, documentation, communication, critical-thinking, and stress-management skills, complete the emergency department educational program, and fulfill a 12-month return-for-service commitment.

Benefits

• Course Costs Covered
• Training Materials Covered
• Benefits Covered
• Ongoing Mentorship

Listed skills

• Care Planning · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing Assessment
• Emergency Nursing
• Care Planning
• Medication Administration
• Patient Monitoring
• Clinical Documentation
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Communication
• Stress Management
• Conflict Management
• Patient Advocacy
• Patient and Family Education
• Discharge Planning
• Dysrhythmia Recognition
• ECG Interpretation

Job areas

• Healthcare

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