Registered Nurse - Nurse Navigator Spine ERAS and Endoscopy

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Calgary Spine Program Manager, this position provides support to the Spine Endoscopy and Spine ERAS programs at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, Alberta. This position is responsible for coordinating care and monitoring outcomes for patients undergoing spinal surgery via endoscopy and/or who are on the Spine ERAS care pathway, pre‑operatively through to discharge from acute care. Patient care responsibilities include pre‑operative teaching;

daily monitoring during inpatient phase, including coordinating care and liaising with patient, family and inpatient nursing care team; facilitation of discharge planning and education; and post‑operative contact with education, assessment and tracking of key symptoms and return to activity. In addition to patient navigation, the incumbent provides oversight and implementation of the Spine ERAS and endoscopy programs. The role supports a variety of clinical research within the ERAS and endoscopy programs for Spine, and will collaborate with research coordinator, inpatient care teams and the patient to promote, educate and track key metrics.

The incumbent will also be responsible for collecting, tracking, and reporting data. This position includes collaborating with spine surgeons (neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery), nurse practitioners, research coordinators, quality improvement analysts, and other members of the health care team, and provides support and education/in‑service to inpatient nursing teams as well as education and teaching to patients and their families. The incumbent will organize and facilitate multidisciplinary and program meetings.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well‑being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance.

You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

PLEASE NOTE:

Provisional Permit holders will be paid $39.58 – $54.16 per hour. Upon obtaining a full licence, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii) as applicable.

Classification
:
Registered Nurse

Union
:
United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program
:
Endoscopic Spine Patient Navig

Primary Location
:
Foothills Medical Centre

Location Details
:
As Per Location

Multi‑Site
:
At (UNA only)

FTE
: 1.00

Posting End Date
: 20-FEB-2026

Temporary Employee Class
:
Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available
: 06-APR-2026

Temporary End Date
: 01-DEC-2027

Hours per Shift
: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks
: 4

Shifts per cycle
: 19

Shift Pattern
:
Days

Days Off
:
Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary
: $43.26

Maximum Salary
: $59.21

Vehicle Requirement
:
Not Applicable

• Completion of 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) certification.
• If you have not practiced as a Registered Nurse within the past five (5) years, completion of the following free courses is required prior to employment: CRNA Medication Management (Chapters 1-4):  NextGenU Health Assessment Resources Certification: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Completion of 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).
• This position requires the ability to walk long distances, transfer and mobilize patients, move equipment, and lift to shoulder height.
• Recent experience (3 years within the last
  5) with spine surgery (ortho or…