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
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Union: COV UNA
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Unit and Program: acute care/med/surg/palliative/obstetrics/post partum/nrp
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Primary Location: Bonnyville Health Centre
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
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FTE: 1.00
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Posting End Date: 16-JUN-2025
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Employee Class: Regular Full Time
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Date Available: 04-AUG-2025
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 8
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Shifts per cycle: 38
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $44.71
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Maximum Salary: $61.18
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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 of 6months experience in charge nurse role for obstetrics.
Preferred Qualifications:
Obstetrics background including but not limited to ante-partum, labour and delivery, post-partum, neonatal rescutitation, new born assessment and care up to 14days post delivery.
