Assistant Head Nurse - 1 East at Covenant Health Canada
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Edmonton, AB
Contract type: Full time
Your Opportunity:
As a member of the Medicine Program team, you will have an opportunity to participate in providing support and care to a diverse group of patients and families. This role is an integral part of our care team providing support, mentorship and education to patients, families and colleagues for complex General Medicine patients.
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: medicine 1 east
Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 0.74
Posting End Date: 24-NOV-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
Date Available: 04-DEC-2025
Temporary End Date: 06-APR-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 4
Shifts per cycle: 14
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $44.71
Maximum Salary: $61.18
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. Three years recent Medicine and Geriatric experience. Two 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.
As a member of the Medicine Program team, you will have an opportunity to participate in providing support and care to a diverse group of patients and families. This role is an integral part of our care team providing support, mentorship and education to patients, families and colleagues for complex General Medicine patients.
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.
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. Three years recent Medicine and Geriatric experience. Two 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.
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