Assistant Head Nurse - Patient Care Coordinator Reporting to the Director of the Wetaskiwin Hospital the Patient Care Coordinator will provide overall site support at the Hospital during off hours and weekends including but not limited to administrative and clinical support. Responsible for supervising the site in the absence of Senior Management, handling day to day concerns, managing patient flow, dispute resolution and resolving conflicts with an object solution focused approach. Escalating operational issues to the Director and/or Manager as appropriate. Providing leadership and acting as the primary contact for dealing with staff or physician incidents, critical patient, or facility issues. The Patient Care Coordinator will approve short notice requests for special leaves, overtime and mandate staff as required to achieve secure staffing levels to provide patient centered care. Will collaborate with the Central Zone Staffing and Central Zone Administration on call when needed.The Patient Care Coordinator will ensure performance and safety standards are met and corrective action is taken. Ensuring policies are adhered to directly affecting the operations of the site in consultation with Director and Managers.
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.
Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Unit and Program: Site Administration
Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 23-OCT-2026
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Days Off: Other
Minimum Salary: $46.05
Maximum Salary: $63.02
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Classification: Assistant Head Nurse
Union: United Nurses of Alberta
Unit and Program: Site Administration
Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 23-OCT-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75 / 11.08
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Shift Pattern: Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: Other
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: Degree in related Health Field required. License as per appropriate licensing body. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in health care with recent experience in acute care and/or critical care within a hospital setting preferred. Previous managerial experience an asset. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge about AHS policies and procedures. BScN Preferred. Leadership Managerial Courses preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: As required.
Please note: All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.
Security Screening: A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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Central Zone, Wetaskiwin, Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
Central Zone, Wetaskiwin, Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
Central Zone, Wetaskiwin, Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr

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📌 Assistant Head Nurse - Patient Care Coordinator (Alberta)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Alberta