Assistant Head Nurse

Job summary

Provide clinical leadership and functional supervision in the Emergency Department, while performing frontline Registered Nursing duties as needed. Support evidence-informed practice, staff development, quality improvement, and collaboration with Acute Care to coordinate patient flow, admissions, transfers, and continuity of care.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Join the Emergency Department team at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital and provide clinical leadership in a dynamic rural healthcare setting. The Assistant Head Nurse (AHN) supports high-quality, patient- and family-centred care through effective leadership, functional supervision, and frontline Registered Nursing practice as required. Working closely with the Unit Manager, the AHN promotes evidence-informed nursing practice, supports staff development, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives. A key aspect of the role is fostering strong collaboration between the Emergency Department and Acute Care teams to ensure seamless patient flow, coordinated care planning, efficient admissions and transfers, and continuity of care. The AHN serves as a clinical resource and mentor, demonstrating sound judgement, critical thinking, and strong leadership skills. This position supports a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and multidisciplinary learning while helping to resolve staff concerns and promote professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse leader who is passionate about emergency care, collaboration, and supporting a high-performing team in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. 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: Emergency Department Primary Location: Banff Mineral Springs Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 09-MAY-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends 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: Minimum three to five years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience, including triage, assessment, stabilization, and management of acute and complex patient presentations. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification. Current Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certification. Preferred Qualifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Trauma Nursing Core Course certifications are assets. Leadership experience in a charge nurse, educator, preceptor, or supervisory role preferred. Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills. Knowledge of emergency nursing standards and patient safety principles. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills. Rural healthcare experience and a commitment to staff development are assets.

What you’ll do

Provide clinical leadership and functional supervision in the Emergency Department, while performing frontline Registered Nursing duties as needed. Support evidence-informed practice, staff development, quality improvement, and collaboration with Acute Care to coordinate patient flow, admissions, transfers, and continuity of care.

Requirements

Requires graduation from a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent, active CRNA or CRPNA registration, Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C, and current Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certifications. Candidates need three to five years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience; leadership experience and additional neonatal, pediatric, or trauma certifications are preferred or considered assets.

Listed skills

• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Staff Development · Preferred
• Team building · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Emergency Nursing
• Clinical Leadership
• Functional Supervision
• Triage
• Patient Assessment
• Patient Stabilization
• Acute Care
• Critical Thinking
• Clinical Judgment
• Evidence-Informed Practice
• Quality Improvement
• Staff Development
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Team Building
• Patient Flow Coordination

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

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