Assistant Head Nurse Acute Care

2 days ago

Calgary, AB, Canada Alberta Health Services Full-time $63,000 - $87,000 Contract

Lead acute care nursing in Strathmore through clinical judgment, staff guidance, and patient flow coordination within a multidisciplinary team.

As Assistant Head Nurse, you will serve as charge nurse, clinical resource, role model, and advocate for nursing staff. You will guide assignments, coordinate patient flow, support frontline care, and promote safe, patient and family centered services. The position supports operational priorities, quality improvement, and complex healthcare solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Guide and direct nursing staff across the Acute Care Unit
  • Coordinate staff assignments, patient flow, transitions, and discharge planning
  • Provide frontline nursing care and clinical resources as required
  • Facilitate staff, patient-family, working group, and transfer meetings
  • Mentor staff and support education, feedback, and practice standards

Requirements:

  • Accredited nursing education program completion
  • Active or eligible Alberta registered nurse registration and practice permit
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support healthcare provider certification
  • Current advanced life support certification and code response experience
  • Leadership, quality improvement, conflict resolution, and change management experience

Bring acute care leadership, clinical expertise, and collaborative decision-making to support safe, consistent patient-centered services in Strathmore.