Registered Nurse - NSWOC
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Overview
Reporting to the Unit Manager of the Wound Care Clinic & Inpatient Wound Care Team, the Registered Nurse performs assessment, intervention, and follow‑up care for ambulatory wound clinic patients and provides consultative services across the site as the content expert on the management of wounds as a member of the Inpatient Wound Care Team. The Registered Nurse makes recommendations and provides wound care management strategies and prevention therapies. The Registered Nurse is responsible for triaging patients, and scheduling patient visits in the ambulatory wound clinic and on the inpatient units. Works collaboratively with clerical staff, dietitians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, inpatient units, and related ambulatory clinics. Works in collaboration with patients, family members, family physicians, specialists and community partners. Physical job demands are classified as high.

Classification: Registered Nurse

Union: COV UNA

Unit and Program: Ambulatory Wound Clinic

Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi‑Site: At (UNA only)

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 22‑DEC‑2025

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 12‑JAN‑2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 4

Shifts per cycle: 19

Shift Pattern: Days

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:

CRNA Medication Administration Certificate - https://connect.nurses.ab.ca/home/%2Flearning-and-development%2Flearning-modules%2F

NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification - https://courses.nextgenu.org/course/view.php?id=271#section-0

Additional Required Qualifications

Completion of the Enterostomal Therapy (ET)/Nurse Specializing in Wound, Ostomy & Continence (NSWOC) Certificate, Canadian Association of Wound Care (CAWC) certificate or equivalent wound management certification.

Two (2) years’ experience in acute care or an ambulatory care setting focusing on chronic wound management.

Must demonstrate a complete understanding of wound assessment/treatment.

Must have knowledge of The Regional Wound Care Guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Excellent assessment and organizational skills.

Charge Nurse experience preferred.

Connect Care experience in scheduling, template building, referral management and documentation.

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type
Full time

Job function
Health Care Provider

Industries
Hospitals and Health Care

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📌 Registered Nurse - NSWOC (Alberta)
🏢 Covenant Health Canada
📍 Alberta