Reports directly to the Patient Care Manager of the Surgical Suite (O.this position acts as a resource nurse for all Surgical Suite staff, mentors new staff and assists in education initiatives. This position also works alongside the Unit Manager in ensuring staff meet annual compulsory education requirements. Position acts as a resource and support for nursing staff during complex procedures.

Other expectations include attendance and involvement on committees, organizing of in-services for education needs of staff, working with supply coordinator for equipment / instrument evaluations and updating Doctor’s preference cards and pick lists for surgeries. The resource nurse promotes excellence in the delivery of patient care, contributes to quality initiatives, policy and procedures and promotes a professional work environment on the unit. 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 protected, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Unit and Program: Sturgeon Community Hospital Multi-Site: At (UNA only) Employee Class: Regular Full Time Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle:



57 Classification: Assistant Head Nurse Unit and Program: Sturgeon Community Hospital Multi-Site: At (UNA only) Employee Class: Regular Full Time Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 57 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call 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: Must have three (3) years recent experience in the Surgical Suite - Operating Room (O.including scrubbing / circulating in General Surgery, Gyne Surgery, Plasticsand Orthopedics. The ability to cope and effectively perform in stressful and / or emergency situations is essential. Good interpersonal and public relations skills as well as good communication skills, oral and written are essential.

Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred, combination of experience and education may be considered. Ability to use various AHS computer programs desirable. A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work.

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📌 Assistant Head Nurse - Operating (St. Albert)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 St. Albert