Assistant Head Nurse

AB
On-site
Posted Oct 20, 2026
1 position

$46–$63 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Provide clinical leadership and functional supervision while performing front-line registered nursing duties as needed. Promote strong nursing practice, support team effectiveness and multidisciplinary learning, communicate effectively, and help resolve staff issues.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Description: 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. Classification: Assistant Head Nurse Union: COV UNA Unit and Program: 1 East Medicine MCH Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.74 Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 08-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $46.05 Maximum Salary: $63.02 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: Undergraduate degree in nursing (BN, BScN or equivalent) – a combination of education and experience may be considered. 3 years recent Medicine and Geriatric experience. 2 years demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience (e.g. Charge Nurse or other leadership experience). Preferred Qualifications: Current CNA certification in Geriatrics or Medicine/Surgery; Current education and access in Ambulatory Connect Care; Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records, Connect Care, VAX and ESP. Committed to safe, effective and ethical patient care and work practices; Ability to work in a fast paced, highly stressful environment; Able to deescalate tense situations; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to participate as an effective member of and lead the interprofessional team.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires graduation from a registered nursing program, active CRNA or CRPNA registration, Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C, and a nursing bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires three years of recent medicine and geriatric experience and two years of supervisory or leadership experience; geriatric or medicine/surgery certification and proficiency with relevant clinical systems are preferred.