Assistant Head Nurse
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: Grey Nuns Operating Room
Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 22-JAN-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
Date Available: 03-FEB-2026
Temporary End Date: 03-JUL-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 57
Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
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:
Three (3) years current experience in an acute care Operating Room required. Post Basic perioperative education or Certified in Perioperative Nursing Canada (CPN(c)) required. Years of equivalent experience will be considered. Baccalaureate degree required. Years of nursing experience will be considered. Proficiency in Vascular surgery required.Preferred Qualifications:
Previous AHN and team leadership experience preferred. Proficient charge nurse experience preferred. Significant clinical experience in overseeing a surgical service specialty preferred. Member of ORNAA preferred. Demonstrates sound knowledge of ORNAC and CSA Standards.MNCJobz.com will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.
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Job IdJD3408958
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationEdmonton, AB, CA, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned