Assistant Head Nurse, Transition Care Unit

• Classification: Assist Head Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Mackenzie Place/QEII
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 17-OCT-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.52
• Maximum Salary: $53.91
• 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.

Creative, motivated, enthusiastic, effective role model. Ability to use principles of time management and problem solving. Depth and breadth of nursing knowledge and complex reasoning. Nursing standards/protocols as required related to job assignment. Knowledge of scope of practice as defined by the HPA, College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta, Licensed Practical Nurses Professional Regulation and CLPNA Standards of Practice and other guiding documents. Strong communication skills utilizing a variety of modalities (e.g.: verbal, written, active listening). Ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of specific clients, relay client information to primary healthcare provider(s), on and off-site, in a timely, concise, accurate manner, in order to facilitate the primary healthcare provider’s treatment decisions. Assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in client status. Effectively uses information and communication technology to improve inter-professional person centered care. Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Complex reasoning skills to make decision in strenuous and changing environments by compiling information from multiple sources. Displays an attitude that conveys respect and dignity of all persons. Independent and shared accountability in a just culture. Balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities. Establish caring and respectful relationships with clients, families and coworkers.

Previous supervisory experience. Previous experience in the provision of staff education. Previous experience in the assignment of care and supervision of unregulated health providers. Supportive Pathways.