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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.

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 Amb Wound Clinic - Ambulatory Services




- Primary Location:
Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details:
As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
At (UNA only)
- FTE:
0.00
- Posting End Date:
11-SEP-2026
- Employee Class:
Casual/Relief
- Date Available:
28-SEP-2026
- Hours per Shift:
7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
Varies
- Shifts per cycle:
Varies
- Shift Pattern:
Days
- Days Off:
Other
- Minimum Salary:
$44.56
- Maximum Salary:
$60.98
- 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 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.

📌 Registered Nurse - Registered Wound Care Nurse (Edmonton)
🏢 Covenant Health Canada
📍 Edmonton