Covenant Health Alberta
Banff, AB

Job details
Temporary
22 hours ago
Skills
TNCC Certification
Team leadership
NRP Certification
PALS Certification
Supervising experience
Decision making
ACLS Certification
Acute care experience
Leadership
Healthcare experience
Team building
Emergency care
Full job 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 Department
Primary Location: Banff Mineral Springs Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
FTE: 0.70
Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
Temporary End Date: 09-MAY-2028
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 40
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:
Minimum three to five years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience, including triage, assessment, stabilization, and management of acute and complex patient presentations. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification. Current Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certification.

Preferred Qualifications:
Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Trauma Nursing Core Course certifications are assets. Leadership experience in a charge nurse, educator, preceptor, or supervisory role preferred. Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills. Knowledge of emergency nursing standards and patient safety principles. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills. Rural healthcare experience and a commitment to staff development are assets.