Job Description

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 Union: COV UNA Unit and Program: Medicine Unit 53 Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-JUN-2025 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 16-JUN-2025 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $44.71 Maximum Salary: $61.18 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit/program/office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this unit/program/office 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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum: At least two (2) years recent, related nursing experience in Acute Care Medicine. At least two years recent charge RN or AHN experience required. Must be able to independently take a patient assignment as required. Must stand for long periods and walk for extended periods of time shift and ability to actively support frontline patient care needs including a heavy physical component (transfers/lifts).

Preferred Qualifications:

Committed to safe, effective and ethical patient care and work practices. Ability to work in a fast paced, highly stressful environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to participate as an effective member of and lead the interprofessional team. Good organizational skills as well as problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Exercises good judgment in decision making.