Assistant Head Nurse

2 weeks ago

Edmonton AB TL X, Canada Covenant Health Canada Full time $44,710 - $61,180 per year
: 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: Unit 32 - Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Posting End Date: 04-DEC-2025
  • Employee Class: Regular Full Time
  • Date Available: 12-JAN-2026
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 4
  • Shifts per cycle: 19
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

At least one year of recent charge nurse experience required. At least one to two years recent Level 2 or 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) required. Current Neonatal Resuscitation certification required. Must be able to independently provide direct patient care, especially assisting or completing procedures and responding to code situations. Must stand for long periods and walk frequently throughout scheduled shifts. Must have strong interpersonal, stress management and conflict management skills. Must also have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, as well as excellent assessment, organizational and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least one year of recent experience as a member of the NICU Resuscitation Team preferred.

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