Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a dynamic Head Nurse/Instructor to lead and support clinical excellence in patient care within our Orthopedics/Arthroplasty unit. As a Head Nurse/ Instructor in this area you will be an expert practitioner and key educator supporting both nursing staff and the multidisciplinary clinical team. The successful candidate will take a leadership role in planning, assessment, coordination and implementation of post operative orthopedic/arthroplasty patient care. This role is central to delivering safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. The successful candidate will perform a variety of nursing duties and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, the patients, and their families to achieve positive patient outcomes and improvements in quality care. Nursing care will be administered safely and effectively, according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead and facilitate nursing post operative clinical patient care across the orthopedic/arthroplasty unit. Rounding on post operative patients in a care team environment. Support clinical staff through mentorship, coaching, and professional development. Collaborate with leadership to implement quality improvement and change management strategies. Promote evidence-based practice and adult learning principles in all educational activities. Support the clinical care team with assessment and post operative interventions and discharge teaching.
Description:
As an Instructor, you will be an expert practitioner and key educator. You will take a leadership role in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of education for nursing staff including orientation, compulsory and continuing education, and clinical development. You will collaborate with management and internal partners to promote standards of clinical, educational and evidence informed practice. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Classification:

Instructor EDM

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Orthopedic Surgery Centre

Primary Location:

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

02-OCT-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

20-OCT-2025

Temporary End Date:

20-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

12

Shifts per cycle:

57

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$47.34

Maximum Salary:

$64.79

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years acute care nursing experience with a minimum of 2 years on an acute care general internal medicine. Successful Completion of a recognized OPACCA course with a minimum of 3-5 years of adult intensive care unit experience is required. Demonstration of excellent knowledge, assessment, documentation, communication, organizational and patient care skills are essential. A commitment to providing quality patient and family centered care in a team environment must be demonstrated. Minimum 3-year Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) experience within the last 2 years on an Inpatient Medical Unit. Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-sedentary environment and meet physical demands (walking, bending, lifting, standing). Proven ability to maintain respectful working relationships and work effectively as a team player. Experience in quality improvement, program development, change management, and complex care planning. Proficiency in Connect Care. Demonstrated mentorship and leadership skills, including capacity-building in others. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in nursing or leadership.