Assistant Head Nurse

Your Opportunity:

In collaboration with the Manager, the AHN performs a key leadership role in the organizational and operational function of the Emergency Department at Strathcona Community Hospital. This position will provide direction, leadership, and frontline clinical support, making unit-level decisions while working within a multidisciplinary team – all in accordance with AHS policies, procedures, and values. The AHN will assume responsibility for daily staffing, optimizing patient flow, assisting with operative planning, quality improvement, and the implementation of related initiatives. The AHN is expected to promote quality patient care and team effectiveness through clinical and professional role modeling by using effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. The AHN will work with the Manager and/or CNE(s) to assist with skills assessment, staff development, and assist with performance appraisals. The AHN will develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders (providers, staff, patients, peers, and leadership). The AHN fosters team effectiveness while communicating effectively and developing a supportive environment for all teams while maintaining their own strong nursing practice. The AHN recognizes the value of and works within a Patient and Family Centered Care philosophy while promoting a respectful and positive work environment. The AHN will also be expected to participate/lead unit huddles as well as various committee involvement.

Description:

As an Assistant Head Nurse, you will be responsible for staff assignments, patient flow and acting as a role model, clinical resource and advocate for nursing staff. In addition to providing frontline nursing care, as required, you will take a leadership role in the promotion of quality patient care and the implementation of operational priorities. Your in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience, will assist in providing solutions for complex health care issues at all levels with patients, interprofessional teams, administrators and policy makers. 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: Assistant Head Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Emergency
• Primary Location: Strathcona Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.74
• Posting End Date: 08-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 05-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.71
• Maximum Salary: $61.18
• 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 of 5 years of Emergency Department RN experience, 2 years of Emergency Department Charge Nurse experience is required (within the past year). A Bachelor of Science degree in nursing is required. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Proven ability to facilitate groups and manage change in a positive manner. Applicants must have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to successfully manage conflict in the workplace. You must have a proven history of working collaboratively as well as working independently. Must be capable of providing clinical care in a fast-paced environment within an Emergency Department. Successful applicant must have Connect Care experience and strong competency with computer skills (Microsoft applications, WFM, general troubleshooting).

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to those with previous/recent leadership experience or those who have shown initiative in leadership development. Provider Certifications: Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).