Assistant Head Nurse - Clinical Resource Nurse
- Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada
Part-time
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The Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) is a key support role for front-line clinicians in developing clinical and leadership competency across multiple programmatic areas in rural acute care sites. Under the direction of the director and acute care manager, the CRN works in concert with the Clinical Nurse Educators (CNE), charge nurses and/or other AHN to support staff in developing proficiency in all facets of rural nursing thereby optimizing team function. Activities may include educating; supporting orientation; assessing skill mix, staff ability, and individual developmental opportunities in daily clinical operations; planning and implementing key initiatives and activities to support and enhance the effectiveness of the multidisciplinary team and evaluating the effectiveness of these activities and supports to benefit the team with a focus on confidence, competence, retention, and sustainability. The Assistant Head Nurse - Clinical Resource Nurse utilizes the nursing process to support clinical practice consistent with professional practice standards/guidelines, policies and procedures, treatment guidelines and current research. The position involves participation and leadership in program development, implementation and evaluation and provides clinical leadership on departmental committees as needed/expected.
Description:
As an Assistant Head Nurse, you will be responsible for staff assignments, patient flow and acting as a role model, clinical resource and advocate for nursing staff. In addition to providing frontline nursing care, as required, you will take a leadership role in the promotion of quality patient care and the implementation of operational priorities. Your in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience, will assist in providing solutions for complex health care issues at all levels with patients, interprofessional teams, administrators and policy makers. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values.
Classification: Assistant Head Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: OR/Inpatient Surgery Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.75 Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 43 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $46.05 Maximum Salary: $63.02 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
More than 5 years of current rural nursing care experience, Demonstrated passion for rural nursing and development of staff, Minimum 1 year Connect Care experience, Excellent priority setting ability and awareness of clinical urgency in practice situations, Strong communication skills both written and orally.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education background; experience with principles of Adult Learning. Surgical experience both in the OR and/or Inpatient Surgical Units is an asset. Teaching experience is also preferred.
The Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) is a key support role for front-line clinicians in developing clinical and leadership competency across multiple programmatic areas in rural acute care sites. Under the direction of the director and acute care manager, the CRN works in concert with the Clinical Nurse Educators (CNE), charge nurses and/or other AHN to support staff in developing proficiency in all facets of rural nursing thereby optimizing team function. Activities may include educating; supporting orientation; assessing skill mix, staff ability, and individual developmental opportunities in daily clinical operations; planning and implementing key initiatives and activities to support and enhance the effectiveness of the multidisciplinary team and evaluating the effectiveness of these activities and supports to benefit the team with a focus on confidence, competence, retention, and sustainability. The Assistant Head Nurse - Clinical Resource Nurse utilizes the nursing process to support clinical practice consistent with professional practice standards/guidelines, policies and procedures, treatment guidelines and current research. The position involves participation and leadership in program development, implementation and evaluation and provides clinical leadership on departmental committees as needed/expected.
Description:
As an Assistant Head Nurse, you will be responsible for staff assignments, patient flow and acting as a role model, clinical resource and advocate for nursing staff. In addition to providing frontline nursing care, as required, you will take a leadership role in the promotion of quality patient care and the implementation of operational priorities. Your in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience, will assist in providing solutions for complex health care issues at all levels with patients, interprofessional teams, administrators and policy makers. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values.
Classification: Assistant Head Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: OR/Inpatient Surgery Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.75 Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 43 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $46.05 Maximum Salary: $63.02 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
More than 5 years of current rural nursing care experience, Demonstrated passion for rural nursing and development of staff, Minimum 1 year Connect Care experience, Excellent priority setting ability and awareness of clinical urgency in practice situations, Strong communication skills both written and orally.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education background; experience with principles of Adult Learning. Surgical experience both in the OR and/or Inpatient Surgical Units is an asset. Teaching experience is also preferred.
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Responsibilities
Provide frontline nursing care and clinical leadership, including staff assignments, patient flow, and support for nursing staff as a clinical resource and role model. Develop staff competency through education, orientation, assessment, and program initiatives, while promoting quality patient- and family-centered care and evaluating the effectiveness of team supports.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited nursing education program, active or eligible CRNA registration and practice permit, current BCLS-HCP, more than five years of current rural nursing experience, and at least one year of Connect Care experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication and priority-setting skills; adult-learning education or experience and surgical or teaching experience are preferred or considered assets.
Skills
- Rural Nursing
- Clinical Leadership
- Staff Development
- Clinical Education
- Staff Orientation
- Patient Flow Management
- Staff Assignment
- Clinical Assessment
- Priority Setting
- Clinical Judgment
- Quality Patient Care
- Program Development
- Program Evaluation
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Adult Learning
- Surgical Nursing
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
- Education
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- CRNA Registration
- BCLS-HCP
- Connect Care
- Rural Nursing
- Acute Care
- Operating Room
- Inpatient Surgery
- Clinical Resource Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Educator
- Nursing Process
- Professional Practice Standards
- Treatment Guidelines
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Staff Orientation
- Adult Learning
- Clinical Competency
- Patient Flow
- Staff Assignments
- Quality Patient Care
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Program Development
- Program Implementation
- Program Evaluation
- Interprofessional Team
- Clinical Leadership
- Priority Setting
- Clinical Urgency
- Staff Retention
- Multidisciplinary Team