Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time, Temporary
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Apply by
- Oct 16, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 38 hours per week
Job summary
The Assistant Head Nurse assists the Care Team Manager in assessing, planning, and coordinating nursing services. They ensure all activities align with the policies, philosophies, and objectives of the health authority.
Job details
Position #: 150384 Expected Start Date: October 29, 2026 Union: SUN Facility: Unity Health Centre City/Town: Unity Department: Long Term Care Nursing Unit Type: Full-time temporary Expected Up to Date: January 31, 2027 FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends, Standby Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Standard Hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440 Travel Required: No Job Description: The Assistant Head Nurse assists the Care Team Manager to assess, plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate Nursing Services of the nursing department in keeping with the policies, philosophies and objectives of the HHR. Human Resources Exemption: No Education * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Licenses * Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) Other Education and Training * Nursing diploma is acceptable * Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable * Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable Other Information * May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives * For more information on the town of Unity please visit https://www.townofunity.com/ * Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) * Unity is located approximately 89 km southwest of North Battleford The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
What you’ll do
The Assistant Head Nurse assists the Care Team Manager in assessing, planning, and coordinating nursing services. They ensure all activities align with the policies, philosophies, and objectives of the health authority.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a relevant nursing diploma and be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan. A Basic Life Support certificate is required, along with the ability to provide a criminal record check.
Benefits
- Recruitment incentives
- Retention incentives
Listed skills
- Clinical care · Preferred
- policy implementation · Preferred
- Care Planning · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Nursing
- Clinical coordination
- Patient care
- Care planning
- Nursing services management
- Basic life support
- Psychiatric nursing
- Policy implementation
- Education and Training
- Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Reconciliation
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Long-Term Care
- Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing
- Diploma In Nursing
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Clinical Coordinator
- Nurse Supervisor
- Nursing Professionals
- Registered Nurses
More jobs from Health Careers Saskatchewan
LODGE ATTENDANT (CASUAL)
- On-site
- Regina, SK
- Posted Oct 7, 2026
Psychologist PhD
- On-site
- Saskatoon, SK
- Posted Oct 7, 2026
Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse
- On-site
- Grenfell, SK
- Posted Oct 7, 2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
- On-site
- Lloydminster, SK
- Posted Oct 7, 2026
