
Assistant Head Nurse
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- Nursing
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- COV00050342 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital is a dedicated care centre in south Edmonton specializing in complex medical issues. We provide compassionate, round-the-clock nursing care that addresses the holistic needs of each individual. Our services include programs like our community day program, designed to enhance the lives of our residents. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care in a supportive environment. Covenant Health is deeply rooted in Alberta's integrated health system, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver quality, innovative services across 17 sites in 12 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized once again as Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2025, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years.
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: LTC Resident Care Mgrs SJAH
- Primary Location: St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.21
- Posting End Date: 14-MAY-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 31-MAY-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 4
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $44.71
- Maximum Salary: $61.18
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit/program/office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this unit/program/office expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.
Additional Required Qualifications:Recent Charge nurse experience. Recent Continuing Care experience.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent AHN experience. Connect Care experience. Recent Continuing Care experience.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.

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