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Assistant Head Nurse
@ Covenant Health
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Covenant Health is hiring casual Assistant Head Nurses for its casual pool at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre. The role provides clinical leadership, supervises staff, and performs front-line Registered Nursing duties across days, evenings, nights and weekends. It is a per diem position with a pay range of $46.05 to $63.02 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical leadership and functional supervision
- Perform front-line Registered Nursing duties as needed
- Model leadership competencies and clinical judgement
- Foster team effectiveness and resolve staff issues
- Develop a supportive environment for multidisciplinary learning
Requirements summary:
- Graduate of a Registered Nurse program
- Active CRNA or CRPNA registration
- Basic Life Support Level C
- Recent charge nurse and continuing care RN experience
- Strong leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CRNA, CRPNA, Basic Life Support Level C |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
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Covenant Health
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Full company description
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 15,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, La Crete, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville. Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care. We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.
- LinkedIn followers
- 23,776
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,908
- Reported office locations
- 10130 112 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2K4, CA
- 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K0L4, CA
- 16940 87 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5R4H5, CA
- 1100 Youville Drive West, Edmonton, Alberta T6L5X8, CA
- 1400 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J4V5, CA
- 305 Lynx St, Banff, Alberta T1L 1H7, CA
- 5001 Lakeshore Dr, Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 0G8, CA
- 5203 49 Ave, Killam, Alberta T0B 2L0, CA
- 5402 47 St, Castor, Alberta T0C 0X0, CA
- 5241 43 St, Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R5, CA
- 4607 53 St, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1Y5, CA
- 16515 88 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 0A4, CA
- 446 Aquitania Blvd W, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 5H1, CA
- 165018 Township Road 534, Mundare, Alberta T0B 3H0, CA
- 10707 29 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6J 6W1, CA
- 156 3 St NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5M1, CA
- 451 Dechauney Ave, Trochu, Alberta T0M 2C0, CA
- 253 Southgate Blvd S, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 2S1, CA
- 9a St Vital Ave, St Albert, Alberta T8N 1K1, CA
- Other recorded names
- Covenant Health Canada
- Specialties
- Acute Care
- Continuing Care
- Long-Term Care
- Rehabilitation
- Palliative Care
- and Designated Assisted Living
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 15,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, La Crete, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville. Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Acute CareContinuing CareLong-Term CareRehabilitationPalliative Careand Designated Assisted Living |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 436 |
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Your Opportunity:
We’re hiring for our casual pool! We are looking for dependable team members with flexible availability and the ability to respond to short notice shifts. 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 Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Right in the heart of downtown, the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre supports nearly 500 people every day with long-term, subacute, complex care and hospice/palliative services. It’s a warm and caring community surrounded by everyday conveniences like grocery stores, restaurants, personal services and public transportation options. If you are a relationship builder that enjoys providing compassionate care to patients and families, you will find purpose here. Our team provides an array of care, support and education to help improve the quality of life for every patient we serve. We are looking for people who are reliable and accountable for their role, have strong emotional resilience and a passion for team-based environments. Your experience is integral in delivering exceptional patient care, supporting a diverse community 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: Resident Care Managers EGCCC
- Primary Location: Edmonton General EGCCC
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 07-DEC-2026
- Hours per Shift: Varies
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $46.05
- Maximum Salary: $63.02
- 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:Recent Charge Nurse experience as an RN. Recent RN experience in Continuing Care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach. Demonstrated leadership, organizational, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to make independent clinical decisions and work effectively both independently and within an interdisciplinary team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent AHN experience is preferred. Connect care experience.
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