Assistant Head Nurse
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- Nursing
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- COV00052541 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
As an Assistant Head Nurse of a 24 bed inpatient orthopedic unit, you will be responsible for staff assignments, patient flow and acting as a role model, clinical resource and advocate for nursing staff. In addition to providing frontline nursing care, as required, you will take a leadership role in the promotion of quality patient care and the implementation of operational priorities. Your in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience, will assist in providing solutions for complex health care issues at all levels. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of Covenant Health.
Description:
The Assistant Head Nurse (AHN) provides effective clinical leadership, functional supervision and, as needed, performs front line Registered Nursing duties. The AHN promotes and models leadership competencies by demonstrating good judgement and critical thinking skills, and developing and maintaining strong nursing practice in the designated scope of practice. The AHN fosters team effectiveness, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, communicating effectively and seeking to resolve staff issues. The AHN develops a supportive environment for multidisciplinary learning. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Assistant Head Nurse 1957.50
- Union: COV UNA
- Unit and Program: 6E orthopedics Surgery Program
- Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 06-OCT-2025
- Temporary End Date: 07-SEP-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.25
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 40
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.71
- Maximum Salary: $61.18
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurse of Alberta (CRPNA) is required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum three (3) years of recent inpatient surgical nursing experience (general/orthopedic surgery) within the last two years. Minimum one (1) year of recent charge nurse experience in an inpatient surgical setting within the last two years. Ability to independently manage patient assignments and respond to emergencies (e.g., code blue, rapid response). Physically able to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly lift over 10 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications:Proficient in computerized environments, including MS Office Suite. Flexible, tactful, and skilled in conflict resolution with a positive leadership style. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated, solution-oriented, and effective in problem-solving. Committed to safe, ethical, and effective patient care. Effective team participant and leader in multidisciplinary settings. Excellent organizational and decision-making abilities.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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