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- Part-time
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Covenant Health Canada

Registered Nurse - First Assistant

Bonnyville, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 3, 2026

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Your Opportunity:

We are seeking curious, engaged and enthusiastic RNs who are ready to grow in the Operating Room. Step into a dynamic and highly specialized role where your expertise directly shapes surgical outcomes and patient experiences. As a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA), you will deliver enhanced perioperative nursing care within the operating room. You will work in close collaboration with surgeons and the perioperative team, assisting within the RNFA scope of practice and supporting patients throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of care. Responsibilities will be in accordance with Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) guidelines and organizational policies. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, quality improvement, patient advocacy, and continuity of care in a fast-paced, technologically evolving environment. Your ability to adapt, think critically, and make sound clinical decisions will be essential to delivering safe, high-quality care. Professional Development Opportunity Candidates who are not yet RNFA-certified are encouraged to apply if they have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing at least five years of current operating room experience, including intraoperative experience, and meet the RNFA Program admission requirements set by the National Institute of First Assisting (NIFA).Successful applicants may be eligible for employer- supported RNFA certification through a structured education program delivered in partnership with NIFA. Participation in the Program will require a Return for Service Agreement. The program is full-time and approximately 6 months in duration; timelines may vary based on service delivery, location, Canadian Nursing Association examination schedules and individual learner progression. Successful completion of the program is a condition of employment. Travel may be required.

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.

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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

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Candidates must possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, completion of an accredited RNFA program, and a minimum of five (5) years of perioperative nursing experience. Candidates must also demonstrate strong leadership and mentorship abilities; excellent communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills within a highly complex interdisciplinary environment; and proficiency in critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. The role requires adaptability in a fast-paced surgical setting, effective time management, and the ability to stand scrubbed for extended periods while wearing personal protective equipment, including but not limited to apron radiographic protection, to safely support the surgical team. Candidates applying for the Professional Development Opportunity must meet the required qualifications listed above and the RNFA Program admission requirements set by the National Institute of First Assisting (NIFA).

Preferred Qualifications:

Canadian Nurses Association certification in Perioperative Nursing, CPN(C). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Experience providing staff education, mentorship or clinical instruction. Demonstrated ability to support the development of others. Experience leading or supporting change initiatives, quality improvement, participating in clinical research or advancing evidence-informed practice. Previous RNFA experience.

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Responsibilities

Provide enhanced perioperative nursing care and assist surgeons within the RNFA scope of practice, supporting patients through preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care. Coordinate assessments, treatments, education, and discharge planning while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team and following ORNAC guidelines and organizational policies.

Requirements

Applicants must be registered nurses with active CRNA registration, Basic Life Support certification, a Bachelor of Nursing degree, an accredited RNFA qualification, and at least five years of perioperative nursing experience. They must demonstrate leadership, mentorship, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, adaptability, and the physical ability to support surgery while scrubbed for extended periods; eligible non-certified applicants may pursue employer-supported RNFA training subject to program admission requirements.

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Perioperative Nursing
Operating Room Nursing
RN First Assisting
Patient Assessment
Care Planning
Medication Administration
Critical Thinking
Clinical Decision-Making
Leadership
Mentorship
Communication
Teamwork
Conflict Resolution
Time Management
Patient Advocacy
Quality Improvement

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Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse First Assistant
RNFA
Perioperative Nursing
Operating Room
ORNAC Guidelines
NIFA
CRNA Registration
Basic Life Support
Healthcare Provider Level C
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Patient Assessment
Care Planning
Medication Administration
Patient Advocacy
Discharge Planning
Evidence-Based Practice
Quality Improvement
Clinical Research
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Leadership
Mentorship
Conflict Resolution
Personal Protective Equipment
Radiographic Protection

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