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 positive judgement and critical thinking skills, and developing and maintaining solid 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 setting 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.

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