Assistant Head Nurse

Covenant Health Canada; Banff; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Banff is seeking an experienced Assistant Head Nurse to join their Operating Room team. You will provide clinical leadership, ensure high-quality patient care, and support multidisciplinary learning. The ideal candidate must have a nursing degree and current registration in Alberta, along with recent Operating Room experience. This full-time position offers competitive salaries and professional growth in a beautiful location.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the CRNA or CRPNA is required.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective clinical leadership and supervision in the Operating Room.
• Promote strong nursing practice and resolve staff issues.
• Foster a supportive environment for multidisciplinary learning.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team effectiveness

Education

Graduate of a Registered Nurse program

Completion of accredited nursing education program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Join our exceptional team in the Operating Room at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital! Nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, our hospital offers a unique opportunity to combine your passion for nursing with the unparalleled beauty of Banff National Park. As an Assistant Head Nurse in the Operating Room, you'll be part of a dynamic surgical team providing high-quality patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Enjoy professional growth, a strong sense of community, and the chance to live and work in one of Canada's most iconic destinations. Apply today and elevate your nursing career in Banff!

Description:

The Assistant Head Nurse (AHN) provides effective clinical leadership, functional supervision and, as needed, performs front line Registered Nursing duties. The AHN promotes and models leadership competencies by demonstrating good judgement and critical thinking skills, developing and maintaining strong nursing practice in the designated scope of practice. The AHN fosters team effectiveness, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, communicating effectively and seeking to resolve staff issues. The AHN develops a supportive environment for multidisciplinary learning. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Assistant Head Nurse
• Union: COV UNA
• Unit and Program: Surgical Services
• Primary Location: Banff Mineral Springs Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 11-AUG-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 15-SEP-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 38
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.71
• Maximum Salary: $61.18
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:
Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurse of Alberta (CRPNA) is required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Additional Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Completion of a recognized perioperative program. Recent 5 yrs experience in an Operating Room within the last 7 yrs. Must be able to wear lead for many hours. Ability to stand scrubbed for many hours supporting the surgical team. Recent 1 year experience as Assistant Head Nurse in an Operating Room setting in the last 2 years. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Recent recovery room experience within the last 5 yrs. Canadian Perioperative Nurse Certification. Experience in Orthopedics OR.

Preferred Qualifications: As required.