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Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of the World’s Most Ethnical Companies and recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference.

Villa

Caritas is Alberta’s only standalone geriatric psychiatric care facility, offering a variety of thoughtful inpatient support such as therapy, transition-of-care planning, social work and more to seniors with a range of mental health needs. Located in west Edmonton, the centre is close to public transportation options, green spaces and Canada’s largest mall—making it easy to balance work and life. If you’re looking for rewarding opportunities to support those with complex needs, you will find purpose here.

Our team provides comprehensive interdisciplinary assessments, individualized care and treatment to support each patient’s journey with mental health and overall quality of life. We are looking for people who can work well in team settings, adapt communication styles to meet changing needs and adopt a patient-centered approach. Your experience makes a real difference in supporting holistic patient care, helping others reclaim a sense of self and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day.

Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province.

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Description

The Transition Graduate Nurse (TGN) is a regulated health professional who provides comprehensive nursing care to individuals and families across the lifespan. These positions are supernumerary in nature, that are not part of the baseline staff count.



The TGN will be assigned a Clinical Guide with whom they will be scheduled to work and collaboratively provide care until it is determined that they are ready to independently assume the full scope of RN or RPN practice.

Once the TGN is determined to be ready for independent practice and obtains a regular position of no less than 0.5 FTE, they will continue to work the same total FTE as their original GNTPP position for the remainder of the program. During this Independent Practice Phase, only the FTE of their new position will be counted in the baseline staff complement. The remaining portion, equal to the difference between their GNTPP FTE and their new position FTE, will be excluded from the baseline and will not require backfilling.

The TGN will conduct holistic assessments, develop and implement care plans, coordinate interdisciplinary care, and contribute to health system improvement. TGNs work in diverse settings including acute care, continuing care, community health and specialty programs, and are accountable for safe, evidence-informed and ethical practice by adhering to legislative requirements, CRNA Standards, the Health Professions Act, and the CNA Code of Ethics (Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, 2025). GNTPP participants who do not achieve a regular position within twelve 12 months of their initial appointment, will be transferred to casual status.

- Classification:
Registered Nurse GNT
- Union:
COV UNA
- Unit and Program:
Unit 1A, Villa Caritas
- Primary Location:
Villa Caritas
- Location Details:
As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
At (UNA only)
- FTE:
1.00
- Posting End Date:
14-SEP-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:




Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available:
24-SEP-2026
- Temporary End Date:
22-SEP-2027
- Hours per Shift:
7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
5
- Shifts per cycle:
24
- Shift Pattern:
Days, Nights
- Days Off:
As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary:
$44.56
- Maximum Salary:
$60.98
- Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Required Qualifications 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

Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient behaviours and status while demonstrating robust assessment and critical thinking skills. Possesses robust communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to meet varying needs. Good organizational, conflict management and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants who are eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA) may also apply. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a Preceptorship on a Mental Health unit, have current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training and experience working with Connect Care.

📌 Registered Nurse (Transitional Graduate Nurse) - Villa Caritas (Edmonton)
🏢 Covenant Health Canada
📍 Edmonton