Assistant Head Nurse

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Unit Manager as Assistant Head Nurse (AHN) you’ll be working in the AC department of the RMH Health Centre. Congruent with the values of AHS and the pillars of Patient First & People Strategies, this position is responsible for leading the coordination of an interdisciplinary team providing patient care on a rural combined Medical/Surgical/OBS nursing unit. The AHN acts as a coach and clinical resource/mentor for the team, responsible for the daily coordination of patient assignments and providing leadership to activities across the unit. The AHN is accountable for leadership in the application of evidence-based knowledge and critical analysis in the direction of high quality patient care. The AHN leads daily activities related to patient flow and enables optimal unit coordination in collaboration with the Unit Manager, educator, & multi-disciplinary team.Working within a team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare professionals, you’ll utilize your critical thinking and problem solving skills to also provide direct patient & family centered care to clients as needed. You’ll be responsible for guiding team members in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, quality care following policies and guidelines of AHS. While demonstrating a professional positive attitude, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, you’re able to respond appropriately to unit changes and prioritize conflicting demands. You accept responsibility for continuing competencies through ongoing professional development, including participation in education programs, & improvement activities.RMH is a vast recreational playground with scenic hiking & camping. Our multicultural community has a small town feel with big city amenities nearby. Despite its size, we are fortunate to offer a wide spectrum of services to a trading area of 21,000 people.

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.

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). PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

Coaching and Leadership Development.Palliateive Care 1010.Medical Management, Mental Health in Non-Psych Setting, Respiratory Day.Lead II Interpretation and ACLS.NRP.MoreOB, Fetal Health Surveillance and HELLP Modules.OBS 101.Charge Nurse Workshop.Wound Care.Rural Acute Care of the Elderly.Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.CVC Basics.