Assistant Head Nurse - 5 East

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; Presencial; CAD 63.000 - 87.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Covenant Health Canada is seeking an Assistant Head Nurse for the 5 East Surgical Care Unit at Misericordia Community Hospital. The AHN provides clinical leadership, supervision, and front line RN duties within a 36-bed surgical unit, contributing to a positive unit culture and high-quality patient care.

This 0.75 FTE temporary position is covered by the UNA Collective Agreement, with shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

Formación

• Graduate of a Registered Nurse program.
• Active registration with CRNA or CRPNA is required.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide effective clinical leadership and functional supervision.
• Perform front line Registered Nursing duties as needed.
• Foster team effectiveness and multidisciplinary learning.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Nursing judgment

Educación

RN program graduate

CRNA/CRPNA registration

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Your Opportunity:

The Assistant Head Nurse (AHN) provides effective clinical leadership and functional supervision and as needed, performs front line Registered Nurse duties. As a member of the AHN team on the new Surgical Care Unit - 5 East, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with unit leadership to foster a positive working environment while adapting to the needs of the busy 36-bed surgical unit. In doing so, the AHN will be expected to promote and model 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.

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, and 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 1957.50
• Union: COV UNA
• Unit and Program: 5 East Surgical Care Unit
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.75
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 07-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $46.05
• Maximum Salary: $63.02
• 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

• 3 years of recent (within the last two years) inpatient surgical nursing experience.
• 1 year of recent (within last two years) and related inpatient surgical charge nurse experience.
• Ability to independently take a patient assignment as required.
• Ability to respond to a code blue or rapid response.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time (up to 5 hours per 8 hour shift).
• Ability to lift/transfer up to 30 kg (66 pounds) multiple times per shift, ability to lift 5 kg (8-11 pounds) above shoulder.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrated reliability.
• Able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficient in working within a computerized environment including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a high paced, highly stressful environment and to de-escalate tense situations through strong conflict resolution skills.
• Must be proficient working in a computerized environment including MS Office Suite.
• Must be flexible, tactful with a positive reinforcement style and excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Must be self-motivated, self-directed and able to implement resolutions: must have excellent problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Committed to safe, effective and ethical patient care and work practices.