Your Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate nursing professional to make a meaningful impact on patient care, staff development, and clinical excellence within the Surgical Program. As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of learning, supporting evidence-informed practice, and empowering nurses at all stages of their careers to achieve their full potential. In this role, you will collaborate closely with frontline staff, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to promote best practices and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. You will support the orientation of new nurses, helping them build confidence, competence, and clinical judgment as they transition into the surgical environment. Through mentorship, coaching, and education, you will create a supportive learning setting that encourages professional growth and lifelong learning. The Clinical Nurse Educator serves as a key resource for nursing staff by identifying learning needs, developing educational initiatives, and implementing strategies that enhance clinical skills and improve patient outcomes. You will have the opportunity to lead quality improvement initiatives, promote evidence-based practice, and contribute to the advancement of nursing excellence across the surgical program. By joining the Surgical Program as a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients, staff, and the organization by promoting clinical excellence, supporting workforce development, and creating an environment where nurses can thrive and provide exceptional care every day.
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 Education - Surgery - MCH
Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 0.74
Posting End Date: 10-AUG-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 20-AUG-2026
Temporary End Date: 10-MAR-2027
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 42
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $48.76
Maximum Salary: $66.74
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications 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 of five (5) years of recent surgical nursing experience is required with demonstrated teaching, leadership, and facilitation skills, complemented by excellent written and verbal communication abilities, are essential. The successful candidate will be flexible, highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Preferred Qualifications Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) in Perioperative Surgical care environment.

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📌 Instructor - Surgery (Alberta)
🏢 Covenant Health Canada
📍 Alberta