Assistant Head Nurse – DTC Surgical Suite
Your Opportunity:
As a member of a multi disciplinary team, the Assistant Head Nurse (AHN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. The AHN assumes responsibility and acts as a resource for staff skill assessment and development. The AHN will provide leadership in clinical practice through coordination and monitoring of clinical activities, management of equipment, supplies and patient flow through the surgical suite. The AHN is in a leadership role and must demonstrate a professional, positive attitude, excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills. The AHN is a role model and leader within the department and will be responsible for a surgical service or services within the department. The ability to be flexible and fluid, working in a variety of surgical services as a leader is an asset. The AHN contributes to quality initiatives and promotes a professional work environment at all times. The Diagnostic Treatment Center (DTC) Operating Room is comprised of 13 theatres. We perform general surgery, neurological, orthopedic, trauma, plastic, maxillofacial, urology, thoracic and vascular procedures. 5 theatres are digitally integrated for performing minimally invasive surgery. We do over 11,000 surgeries a year, most of which are of the high intensity, inpatient variety.
Description:
As an Assistant Head Nurse, 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 with patients, interprofessional teams, administrators and policy makers. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.
- Classification: Assistant Head Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: DTC Surgical Suite
- Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 15-JUN-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 29-JUN-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 38
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $46.05
- Maximum Salary: $63.02
- 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).
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum of 3 years current operating room experience in a high acuity OR Previous experience as an Assistant Head Nurse or Team Leader. Recent experience in a charge nurse/ leadership role. Ability to collaborate within the expectations of an integrated team. Ability to demonstrate advanced problem solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgment. Ability to demonstrate communications skills that promote respect and a positive team environment. Incumbent should have effective interpersonal and written communication skills. Computer skills including experience in Microsoft Outlook, email and scheduling
Preferred Qualifications:Baccalaureate in Nursing. Knowledge of advanced minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, multi-traumas involving orthopedic, abdominal and thoracic surgery. Peri-operative Certificate. Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) Certification in Peri-operative Nursing. Only candidates who submit a current resume will be considered for an interview.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.
We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.
Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
