Registered Nurse
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- Nursing
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- COV00053778 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Functions as a member of the Centre for Diabetes Care interdisciplinary team to deliver in depth diabetes treatment and education to patients and their families. Utilizes expert comprehensive nursing skills through assessment, planning implementation and evaluation to provide safe patient care. May participate in community outreach activities for public and professional activities.
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: Diabetes Education Centre LCHC
- Primary Location: Lakewood Community Health Ctr.
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 01-DEC-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 01-JAN-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 29
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:2-3 years Outpatient education or In-patient clinical experience in diabetes required. Teaching experience (group & individual) in a health environment is required.
Preferred Qualifications:Certified Diabetes Education or equivalent courses is highly preferred. Teaching experience (group & individual) in a health care environment. Proficient teaching skills to promote accurate patient self-care skills, proven competency in group teaching and individual patient counselling. Proficiency in using specialized equipment, e.g. glucose meters, insulin pumps. Proficiency in performing physical and psychosocial assessments.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.