Instructor
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- Nursing
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- COV00058557 Requisition #
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- 21 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
The Town of Castor has a population of around 1,000 residents and is located 143 kilometers east of Red Deer. It’s easy to enjoy an active lifestyle in Castor thanks to its many community recreational amenities, including as golf, swimming, camping, skating and curling. With a deep sense of community, affordable living costs and a high quality of life, Castor is a great place to live, work and raise a family. Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital in Castor serves this east-central Alberta community and works closely with neighbouring communities of Coronation and Consort. With five acute care beds and 22 continuing care beds, the hospital provides a broad range of health services including emergency care, diagnostic services, family medicine and palliative care. Covenant Health is proud of its 156-year history of delivering quality, innovative Catholic health services to Albertans, and is one of Canada’s largest Catholic Health organizations. Covenant Health has been the honoured recipient of three prestigious awards: Alberta’s Top 85 Employer award for 2026, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award for 2024, and one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2025.
Description:
The Instructor's primary role is to ensure the delivery of quality patient care and excellence in nursing. Exercising adult principles of learning, the Instructor will design, enhance and provide staff orientation, education, clinical consultation, development, and/or evaluation. The Instructor's nursing practice will reflect a current, broad knowledge base, and excellent nursing skills that enable her/him to function as a role model and support staff in accordance with Covenant Health's Mission, Vision, and Values. The Instructor will function independently in formal and informal learning environments. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Instructor
- Union: COV UNA
- Unit and Program: Clinical Learning
- Primary Location: Our Lady of the Rosary Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.42
- Posting End Date: 14-AUG-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 15-SEP-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2028
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 1
- Shifts per cycle: 2
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $48.76
- Maximum Salary: $66.74
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or other applicable degree required. Combination of education and experience will be considered. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 3-5 years of recent clinical nursing experience. Demonstrated experience in adult education, staff development, orientation, or preceptorship. Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and virtual learning platforms. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Nursing (if requiring an RN) or Master's degree in Nursing, Education, Leadership, or related field. Previous experience in a formal clinical educator, professional practice, or staff development role. Knowledge of Connect Care (Epic) and Covenant Health policies and procedures. Experience facilitating simulation-based learning and debriefing. Rural acute care and emergency department experience. Experience supporting learners, students, and preceptors.
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.