Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Registered Nurse in the Outpatient Geriatric Clinic is a valued member of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to supporting older adults in achieving their highest level of health, independence, and quality of life. Through a holistic, patient- and family-centered approach, you will conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments, develop individualized care plans, provide education and counselling, coordinate services, and support patients as they navigate complex health concerns associated with aging. Working collaboratively with physicians, allied health professionals, community partners, and caregivers, you will champion dignity, respect, and compassionate care while promoting wellness, functional ability, and healthy aging. Guided by the values of Covenant Health, you will help create an inclusive and supportive environment where each person is cared for as a whole individual: body, mind, and spirit.
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
- Union:
- COV UNA
- Unit and Program:
- Outpatient Geriatric Assessment Clinic, Ambulatory Services
- Primary Location:
- Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- At (UNA only)
- FTE:
- 0.42
- Posting End Date:
- 16-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:
- Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available:
- 26-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date:
- 21-NOV-2027
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 4
- Shifts per cycle:
- 8
- Shift Pattern:
- Days
- 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:
Additional Educational preparation in specialty of Geriatrics required. Minimum 3 years recent experience in clinical Geriatrics required. Minimum 3 years’ experience in acute care setting required Recent relevant experience (in last 5 years) with comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and care plan management in an ambulatory & in-patient care environment required. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to work independently. Effective communication both verbal and written. Working knowledge in Geriatrics. Good organizational skills; including prioritizing and time management. Good problem solving and decision-making skills. Leadership and team building ability. Excellent interpersonal skills; including conflict resolution and negotiation abilities. Working knowledge of Connect Care Ambulatory Nurse role is an asset.
