Assistant Head Nurse

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:  LTC Resident Care Mgrs SJAH

Primary

Location:

St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hosp

Multi-Site:  At (UNA only)

FTE:  0.21

Posting End Date:  10-JUL-2026

Temporary Employee Class:  Temporary Part Time

Temporary End Date:  31-DEC-2026

Length of Shift in weeks:  4

Shifts per cycle:  4

Days Off:  As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:  $46.05

Maximum Salary:  $63.02

Vehicle Requirement:  Not Applicable

Required Qualifications
Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent. 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
Recent Charge Nurse experience as an RN. Recent RN experience in Continuing Care. Excellent interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach. Demonstrated leadership, organizational, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to make independent clinical decisions and work effectively both independently and within an interdisciplinary team. Strong verbal, written, and technological communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Recent AHN experience is preferred. Connect care experience.

Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening :
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

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