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 valuable 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 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: Unit 33 Obstetrics GNCH
Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 0.74
Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
Temporary End Date: 26-APR-2027
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 42
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:

Minimum two years of recent RN Charge experience in Postpartum required. Current NRP certification required. Demonstrated clinical leadership skills, with the ability to provide direct Registered Nursing care as required. Commitment to safe, ethical, quality patient care. Strong critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, de-escalation, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and foster interdisciplinary teamwork. Commitment to staff development and Covenant Health’s mission, vision, and values.

Preferred Qualifications:

Connect Care training with Stork application.

📌 Assistant Head Nurse Maternal Newborn Edmonton
🏢 Covenant Health Alberta
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