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Assistant Head Nurse
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Working closely with the Unit Manager, the AHN promotes evidence-informed nursing practice, supports staff development, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives. A key aspect of the role is fostering strong collaboration between the Emergency Department and Acute Care teams to ensure seamless patient flow, coordinated care planning, efficient admissions and transfers, and continuity of care.
The AHN serves as a clinical resource and mentor, demonstrating sound judgement, critical thinking, and strong leadership skills. This position supports a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and multidisciplinary learning while helping to resolve staff concerns and promote professional growth.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse leader who is passionate about emergency care, collaboration, and supporting a high-performing team in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
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.
Union: COV UNA
Unit and Program: Emergency Department
Primary
Location:
Banff Mineral Springs Hospital
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 0.70
Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available:
09-NOV-2026
Temporary End Date: 09-MAY-2028
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 40
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $46.05
Maximum Salary: $63.02
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Classification: Assistant Head Nurse
Union: COV UNA
Unit and Program: Emergency Department
Primary
Location:
Banff Mineral Springs Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 0.70
Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available:
09-NOV-2026
Temporary End Date: 09-MAY-2028
Hours per
Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 40
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $46.05
Maximum Salary: $63.02
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:
Minimum three to five years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience, including triage, assessment, stabilization, and management of acute and complex patient presentations.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
Current Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Trauma Nursing Core Course certifications are…
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