Posted 21 days ago
Assistant Head Nurse
@ Covenant Health
Banff, Alberta
Overview
Covenant Health is hiring an Assistant Head Nurse for the Emergency Department at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital, a 0.70 FTE temporary part-time position running from November 2026 to May 2028. The role combines acute emergency nursing with charge and leadership duties across days, evenings and weekends on a rotating schedule. Registration with the CRNA or CRPNA and current BLS, ACLS and CTAS certifications are required. This posting has been closed.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, triage and stabilize emergency patients
- Manage acute and complex patient presentations
- Support the charge and supervisory role on shift
- Contribute to staff development and preceptorship
Requirements summary:
- Registered Nurse graduate with active CRNA or CRPNA registration
- Three to five years of recent Emergency Department experience
- Current BLS, ACLS and CTAS certification
- Leadership experience preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-17
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 29 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | CRNA registration, CRPNA registration, Basic Life Support (Level C), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale certification |
| 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
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- 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
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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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- 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: 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.
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