Your Prospect: Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of the World’s Most Ethnical Companies and recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers,

we offer
a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since opening its doors in 1969, the Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both professional development opportunities and the ease of urban living. This full-service hospital provides specialized care through units like emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care—supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond. If you are enthusiastic about interdisciplinary teams providing a wide range of support and care to a diverse group of patients and families, you will find purpose here. Our team provides comprehensive support, mentorship and education to support the needs of those entrusted in our care. We are looking for people who are highly collaborative, have excellent communication skills and prioritize patient safety and wellbeing. Your experience makes a real difference in supporting holistic patient care, creating a welcoming environment and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta 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: 5W General Medicine MCH
• Primary

Location:
Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.74
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
3 years recent acute care experience in a hospital-based medical or General Internal Medicine setting. 2 years demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience (e.g. Charge Nurse or other leadership experience). Experience caring for patients with complex medical conditions, multiple comorbidities, and changing clinical needs. Strong clinical assessment, prioritization, communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care team environment. Preferred

Qualifications:
Current CNA certification in Geriatrics or Medicine/Surgery. Current education and access in Ambulatory Connect Care. Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records, Connect Care, VAX and ESP. Committed to safe, effective, and ethical patient care and work practices. Able to deescalate tense situations. Ability to participate as an effective member of and lead the interprofessional team.

📌 Assistant Head Nurse (Edmonton)
🏢 Covenant Health Canada
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