Registered Nurse – Postpartum in Edmonton

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of the World’s Most Ethical 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. If you’ve graduated from a nursing program within the past year, this is a unique opportunity to start your career.

As a Transitional Graduate Nurse, you’ll work closely with an experienced Clinical Guide, building confidence and skills in a supportive, learning-focused environment. You’ll provide compassionate, family-centered care to postpartum patients and their newborns, promoting maternal recovery, newborn well-being, and a positive transition into parenthood while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. When you’re ready for independent practice, you’ll transition into a regular nursing role with ongoing support, laying the foundation for a rewarding career.

Since 1988, the Grey Nuns Community Hospital has supported southeast Edmonton and the surrounding area with compassionate, full-service care that meets a wide range of health needs. Our Postpartum Units foster the idea of supporting mother-newborn dyad, and we are recognized by the Breastfeeding Committee of Canada as a designated Baby Friendly Hospital.

If you are passionate about supporting a diverse patient group with different needs, you will find purpose here. We are looking for people who can work well in team settings, display strong critical thinking skills and are intrinsically motivated to make a difference in their role. Your care is highly impactful in supporting holistic care, helping others achieve their best self and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day.

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.

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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Able to work in a fast-paced and, at times, highly stressful environment.
• Able to demonstrate strong assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to patient changes in status.
• Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to meet varying needs.
• Good organizational, conflict management and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent completion of a final nursing practicum in Postpartum or related Women’s Health placement preferred.

Hiring Requirements:

• Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.