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: Unit 92 Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.89 Posting End Date: 24-JUL-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 25-AUG-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 51 Shift Pattern: Days 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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Graduate of Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Current and active registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (C.A.R.N.A.) and/or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (C.R.P.N.A) required. Minimum 5 years of acute or community mental health experience. Minimum 3 years of charge experience or 1 year of AHN experience. Working knowledge of addictions. Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS Level C Health Care Provider is required. Experience in mental health or related settings required. Ability to provide leadership and function as a team member. Ability to work independently. Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, highly stressful environment. Strong assessment skills to recognize and respond appropriately to patient changes in status. Strong communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to meet varying needs. Good organizational and conflict resolution skills required. Excellent time management skills. Proven dependability. Ability to be objective in decision making. Ability to be proactive with independent learning needs and up to date with current competencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

I.V. certification and Alaris pump training preferred. Current Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training preferred. Leadership and communication courses.