Assistant Head Nurse
- Classification: Assist Head Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Emergency Department
- Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Comm Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 13-APR-2023
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 23-APR-2023
- Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2023
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 57
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $39.73
- Maximum Salary: $52.85
- 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). PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 5 years in an Emergency Department. Minimum 3 years in a current Charge Nurse Role. Excellent computer skills working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Netcare, Connect Care and Insite. Demonstrated leadership, professionalism, problem solving and communication skills, including the ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required. Demonstrated ongoing responsibility for maintaining own continuing competence through professional development activities. Ability to communicate findings in a concise and accurate manner. Demonstrated excellent time management, assessment, organizational and patient care skills. Exceptional ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to request and accept direction as required. Demonstrated experience and ability to work with an adult client population. Demonstration of critical thinking skills are essential, within scope of practice, including clinical judgement and problem-solving skills. Ability to initiate and effectively implement change is required. Demonstrated teaching abilities, strong decision-making, assessment, and intervention skills.
Preferred Qualifications:Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred, however relevant Nursing/experience will be considered. Current NRP certification an asset. Communication, leadership, and conflict resolution courses are an asset.
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.
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