Registered Nurse Transitional Grad Nurse - Post Acute
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- COV00056124 Requisition #
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- 22 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of the World’s Most Ethnical Companies and recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. If you’ve graduated from a nursing program within the past year, this is a unique opportunity to start your career. As a Transitional Graduate Nurse, you’ll work closely with an experienced Clinical Guide, building confidence and skills in a supportive, learning-focused environment. You’ll provide compassionate, holistic care to residents and families, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. When you’re ready for independent practice, you’ll transition into a regular nursing role with ongoing support, laying the foundation for a rewarding career. The Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre serves nearly 500 residents with long-term, subacute, and hospice care. Located in the heart of Edmonton, our facility offers a collaborative environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact every day. Covenant Health is deeply rooted in Alberta's integrated health system, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver quality, innovative services across 19 sites in 13 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized once again as Alberta’s Top 85 Employers for 2026, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years.
Description:
The Transition Graduate Nurse (TGN) is a regulated health professional who provides comprehensive nursing care to individuals and families across the lifespan. These positions are supernumerary in nature, that are not part of the baseline staff count. The TGN will be assigned a Clinical Guide with whom they will be scheduled to work and collaboratively provide care until it is determined that they are ready to independently assume the full scope of RN or RPN practice. Once the TGN is determined to be ready for independent practice and obtains a regular position of no less than 0.5 FTE, they will continue to work the same total FTE as their original GNTPP position for the remainder of the program. During this Independent Practice Phase, only the FTE of their new position will be counted in the baseline staff complement. The remaining portion, equal to the difference between their GNTPP FTE and their new position FTE, will be excluded from the baseline and will not require backfilling. The TGN will conduct holistic assessments, develop and implement care plans, coordinate interdisciplinary care, and contribute to health system improvement. TGNs work in diverse settings including acute care, continuing care, community health and specialty programs, and are accountable for safe, evidence-informed and ethical practice by adhering to legislative requirements, CRNA Standards, the Health Professions Act, and the CNA Code of Ethics (Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, 2025). GNTPP participants who do not achieve a regular position within twelve 12 months of their initial appointment, will be transferred to casual status.
- Classification: Registered Nurse GNT 2022.75
- Union: COV UNA
- Unit and Program: 6Y Post-Acute
- Primary Location: Edmonton General EGCCC
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 06-APR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 30-APR-2026
- Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $43.26
- Maximum Salary: $59.21
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Graduated from an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Health Care Provider (BCLS HCP). Eligibility is restricted to Graduate Nurses, Graduate Psychiatric Nurses, Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses who have graduated within 12 months prior to the anticipated start date of the program and who have not yet obtained a regular position with AHS, Covenant Health, or Recovery Alberta. Candidates selected for an interview must review the UNA Letter of Understanding #29 Graduate Nurse Transition Pilot Program prior to the interview. For details, visit https://www.una.ca/collectiveagreements
Additional Required Qualifications:Able to work in a fast paced and, at times, highly stressful environment. Able to demonstrate strong assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to patient changes in status. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to meet varying needs. Good organizational, conflict management and time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a practicum or UNE placement on the unit or similar.
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.