Assistant Head Nurse - Emergency
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- Nursing
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- COV00054952 Requisition #
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- 12 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
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 thrive in a busy environment and enjoy helping people in urgent situations, you will find purpose here. Our team provides specialized emergency and urgent care, working together to support each patient’s well-being. We are looking for people who can think critically, manage multiple priorities and work well with others. Your care makes a real difference in supporting a holistic approach, creating a positive experience for patients 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: Emergency MCH
- Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.42
- Posting End Date: 02-FEB-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 17-FEB-2026
- Temporary End Date: 17-OCT-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 24
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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.
Additional Required Qualifications:Two years of clinical ED experience required (note: alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered). Recent ED charge nurse experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent AHN experience in a large urban ED preferred. Emergency Nursing Certificate (ENC) preferred. Advanced practice courses preferred (ACLS, PALS, TNCC, etc.). Leadership courses preferred. ED committee involvement preferred.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.