Assistant Head Nurse
Your Opportunity:
Unit 22 is an acute inpatient Cardiology/Telemetry Unit where a candidate with experience and skill can manage a population of complex, unpredictable, and unstable patients. The preferred Registered Nurse (RN) for this unit is one who has a strong interest in patients requiring cardiac-related nursing care and who can work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to provide family-focused care. We are actively building our Cardiac Unit for a future filled with growth, innovation, and opportunity. This is an exciting time to join our team as we expand and evolve to meet the increasing needs of our community. Nurses joining Unit 22 will not only gain valuable experience in acute cardiac care but will also have the opportunity to grow into our developing cardiac program - including future opportunities within the Coronary Care Unit (CCU). Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or take on new challenges, this is a place where your career can thrive. The RN provides care throughout the lifespan, in all stages of health and complexities of illness. If you're passionate about cardiac care and ready to be part of something dynamic and forward-looking, we invite you to apply.
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: Unit 22, Inpt Cardiology & CCU
- Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.74
- Posting End Date: 14-SEP-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 24-SEP-2026
- Temporary End Date: 20-SEP-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 14
- Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends
- 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:Must have 3-5 years experience with Telemetry and on a Cardiology and/or CCU unit. Lead II Completed To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.
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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