Your Opportunity:Join our exceptional team in the Operating Room at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital! Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, our hospital offers a unique opportunity to combine your passion for nursing with the unparalleled beauty of Banff National Park. As an OR nurse, you'll be part of a dynamic surgical team providing high-quality patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Enjoy professional growth, a strong sense of community, and the chance to live and work in one of Canada's most iconic destinations. Apply today and elevate your nursing career in Banff!
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: Surgical Services
- Primary Location: Banff Mineral Springs Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 05-AUG-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 15-AUG-2025
- Temporary End Date: 07-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 38
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- 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 - 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: Completion of a recognized perioperative program. Recent 2 yrs experience in an OR within the last 5 years. Must be able to wear lead for many hours. Ability to stand scrubbed for many hours supporting the surgical team.
Preferred Qualifications: Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Recent recovery room experience within the last 5 yrs. Canadian Perioperative Nurse Certification. Experience in Orthopedics OR.
