Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity:

The Licensed Practical Nurse reports directly to the Unit Manager of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). As a member of the multidisciplinary team caring for newborns, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides leadership in nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in accordance with both the Misericordia Community Hospital and Covenant Health policies and procedures. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides care and support to neonatal patients, their families and/or caregivers while recognizing the value of and working within a Family Centered Care philosophy. The Licensed Practical Nurse accepts responsibility for continuing competency through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research, and continuous quality 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:

• MCH NICU

Primary Location:

• Misericordia Community Hosp

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.79

Posting End Date:

10-SEP-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

18-SEP-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

45

Shift Pattern:

Evenings

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$43.26

Maximum Salary:

$59.21

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

• 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 - Link
2. NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - Link

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be adaptable to a rapidly changing environment and have strong organizational skills.
• Successfully pass the NICU Medication Administration exam done at the time of interview.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Connect Care.
• 1+ years’ recent experience in a Level 2 NICU.
• Current NRP certification.
• Formal Breastfeeding education an asset.