Your Opportunity:
At least five years (5) recent, Charge/AHN nursing experience in Labour and Delivery required. Provides clinical leadership and functional supervision and is committed to safe, effective and ethical patient care and work practices. Ability to work in a fast paced, highly stressful environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required. Ability to participate as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team as well provide leadership to the team. Good organizational skills as well as problem solving and conflict resolution. Current Neonatal Resuscitation and Fetal Health Surveillance certifications required.
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:
35/Labour and Delivery- Primary Location:
Grey Nuns Community Hospital- Location Details:
As Per Location- Multi-Site:
At (UNA only)- FTE:
0.75- Posting End Date:
28-SEP-2026- Employee Class:
Regular Part Time- Date Available:
26-OCT-2026- Hours per Shift:
11.08- Length of Shift in weeks:
12- Shifts per cycle:
30- Shift Pattern:
Days, Nights, Weekends- Days Off:
As Per Rotation- Minimum Salary:
$46.05- Maximum Salary:
$63.02- 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:
Strong interpersonal, stress management and conflict management skills. Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills. Excellent assessment, organizational and documentation skills. The AHN is responsible for the provision of care in accordance with established standards, and the mission, vision, values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
