Assistant Head Nurse 1957.50

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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 1957.50

Union: COV UNA

Unit and Program: 6 East Orthopedics

Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: At (UNA only)

FTE: 0.53

Posting End Date: 20-MAY-2025

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 30-MAY-2025

Temporary End Date: 22-DEC-2025

Hours per Shift: 11.25

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 21

Shift Pattern: Days, Nights

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $40.52

Maximum Salary: $53.91

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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.

PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit/program/office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this unit/program/office expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

Additional Required Qualifications:

• At least 1.5 years of recent (within the last two years) and related inpatient surgical nursing experience (general surgery/orthopedic surgery) is required.
• At least 6 months of recent (within the last year) and related inpatient surgical charge nurse experience is required.
• Must be able to independently take a patient assignment as required and respond to a code blue or rapid response.
• Must stand for long periods and walk for extended periods of time shift.
• Regularly required to lift in excess of ten (10) pounds.
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Must be proficient working in a computerized environment including MS Office Suite.
• Committed to safe, effective and ethical patient care and work practices.
• Must stand for long periods and walk for extended periods of time shift.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have excellent problem-solving skills and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Committed to safe, effective and ethical patient care and work practices.
• Must be self-motivated, self-directed and able to implement resolutions with a positive reinforcement style.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly stressful environment.
• Able to deescalate situations and have strong conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to participate as an effective member of and lead the multidisciplinary team.