Assistant Head Nurse - ICU

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

The Assistant Head Nurse (AHN) at Covenant Health’s Misericordia Community Hospital leads ICU nursing practice, ensuring safe, patient- and family-centred care with strong teamwork. This part‑time, 0.60 FTE role blends clinical duties and clinical leadership, reporting to UNA guidelines.

Quality improvement, change management, and effective communication are essential, as you support staff, patients and the interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required.
• Active registration with CRNA or CRPNA is required.
• Critical care experience and leadership skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision in the ICU.
• Promote safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care.
• Lead the Rapid Response and Code Team initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

RN program graduate

CRNA/CRPNA registration

Tools

ACLS

Job description

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since opening its doors in 1969, the Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both professional development opportunities and the ease of urban living. This full-service hospital provides specialized care through units like emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care—supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Misericordia Community Hospital is a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to providing exceptional care to critically ill patients. Our interdisciplinary team delivers specialized care while supporting the hospital-wide Rapid Response and Code Team. The Assistant Head Nurse (AHN) is a clinical leader who supports staff, patients, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care. We are seeking a Registered Nurse who is passionate about leadership, values teamwork, and demonstrates excellence in the Charge Nurse role. The successful candidate will have strong critical thinking skills, a commitment to quality improvement and change management, and a desire to contribute to ongoing department initiatives while reflecting the Mission, Vision, and Values of Covenant Health. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!

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.

• Union: COV UNA
• Unit and Program: ICU - MCH
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 24
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $46.05
• Maximum Salary: $63.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Assistant Head Nurse 1957.50
• Union: COV UNA
• Unit and Program: ICU - MCH
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: 24
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
• 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:

Successful completion of OPACCA or Critical Care course equivalent. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Intensive Care Unit a minimum of 2 years of experience in a charge nurse capacity. Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and diligence with the ability to work in a fast paced, stressful, challenging environment. Be self-directed, action-oriented, demonstrate quick problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills. Exhibit strong time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a stressful and evolving work environment. Exhibit strong ability for attention to detail. Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in a leadership role. Proven problem solving, conflict management and critical thinking skills. Committee involvement and situational awareness. Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Completion of LEADS courses.

Hiring Requirements

Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening : As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

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Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Misericordia Community Hosp

Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Misericordia Community Hosp

Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Misericordia Community Hosp