Assistant Head Nurse
- Classification: Assistant Head Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Outpatient's Department
- Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 17-FEB-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 07-APR-2026
- 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: $44.71
- Maximum Salary: $61.18
- 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 5 years of acute care nursing experience, including experience in an ambulatory, outpatient, or surgical setting. Minimum 2 years of charge nurse or equivalent leadership experience. Expert knowledge of infusion standards and protocols. Demonstrated critical thinking, sound judgment, and ability to practice autonomously. Strong ability to mentor, coach, and support staff development, including feedback and skills reinforcement. Advanced clinical decision-making skills and ability to support staff during high-acuity or emergency situations. Proven ability to provide clinical care in a fast-paced environment across a variety of Ambulatory and IV clinic settings. Experience demonstrating advanced sterile technique including previous work in an Operating Room, Minor OR or performing PICC insertions. IV Management and Initiation Certification; CVAD Certification; CVAD Occlusion Management Certification; Anaphylaxis Management Certification; Transfusion of Blood Components and Products Certification.
Preferred Qualifications:Vascular access expertise including advanced knowledge in central line care and aseptic technique. Exceptional clinical and diagnostic reasoning. Effective communication skills with patients, families, the public, medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Experience in patient teaching and education. Strong organizational and prioritizing skills. Experience in phlebotomy, POCT-urine pregnancy and glucose meter. CVAA certification.
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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