Assistant Head Nurse

Alberta Health Services; Devon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Devon is seeking an Assistant Head Nurse responsible for staff assignments and patient flow, while serving as a clinical resource and advocate for nursing staff. Ideal candidates must have an accredited nursing degree, be registered with CRNA, and hold current BCLS certification. The role promotes quality patient care across various shifts. Competitive salaries range from $44.71 to $61.18 hourly.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Nurse in managing staff assignments and patient flow.
• Act as a role model and clinical resource for nursing staff.
• Lead in promoting quality patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Patient care

Assessment skills

Education

Completion of accredited nursing education program

Active registration with CRNA

Current BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Overview

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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Nurse; manage staff assignments, patient flow, and act as a role model, clinical resource and advocate for nursing staff; lead in promoting quality patient care and implementing operational priorities.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: 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: Senior level Emergency nurse. Charge trained. Recent involvement with process improvement/quality initiatives and/or working groups. Demonstrated excellent communication skills. Ability to stand for extended periods and assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients; able to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment.
• Preferred Qualifications: Recent nursing experience in a Rural ER. Recent critical care experience in the last 2 years. ACLS, TNCC, ENPC, PALS, EPICC, NRP; preference for 3 of 6 certificates (must provide before interview). Preference for applicants with strong assessment, organizational, patient care, and leadership skills.

Additional Details

• Classification: Assistant Head Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Rural Emergency Room
• Primary Location: Devon General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At UNA only
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 09-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.71
• Maximum Salary: $61.18
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable