Registered Nurse (Transitional Graduate Nurse) - Medicine
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- Nursing
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- COV00055955 Requisition #
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- Mar 18, 2026 Post Date
- Classification: Registered Nurse GNT
- Union: COV UNA
- Unit and Program: MCH Medicine
- Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 27-MAR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 01-MAY-2026
- Temporary End Date: 01-MAY-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 19
- 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 in Medicine.
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.