Description
Your Opportunity:
St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital is a dedicated care centre in south Edmonton specializing in complex medical issues. We provide compassionate, round-the-clock nursing care that addresses the holistic needs of each individual. Our services include programs like our community day program, designed to enhance the lives of our residents. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care in a supportive environment.
Covenant Health is deeply rooted in Alberta's integrated health system, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver quality, innovative services across 17 sites in 12 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized once again as Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2024, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years.
Join us at St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital and contribute to our mission of providing compassionate care and support to those in need.
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: LTC Resident Care Mgrs SJAH
- Primary Location: St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.74
- Posting End Date: 02-FEB-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 17-FEB-2025
- Temporary End Date: 17-FEB-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 14
- Shift Pattern: Nights, Weekends
- 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.
Additional Required Qualifications: As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 1-year Registered Nurse/Assistant Head Nurse experience in a Long-Term Care facility within the last 2 years.
- At least 1 year Charge Nurse Experience in a Long-Term Care facility within the last 2 years.
- Successful completion of Continuing Care Facility Living Nurse training within Connect Care.