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: MCH Emergency Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.47 Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 09-OCT-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 27 Shift Pattern: Nights, 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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Two years of clinical ED experience required (note: alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered). Recent ED charge nurse experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent AHN experience in a large urban ED preferred. Emergency Nursing Certificate (ENC) preferred. Advanced practice courses preferred (ACLS, PALS, TNCC, etc.). Leadership courses preferred. ED committee involvement preferred.