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Assistant Head Nurse

@ Primary Care Alberta

Calgary, Alberta

Full-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Primary Care Alberta is hiring an Assistant Head Nurse for its Communicable Disease Control Guidance and Training unit, a full-time role with a 1.00 FTE. The work involves developing clinical guidance and training resources and supporting clinical and multidisciplinary partners. The posting lists a salary of $46.05 to $63.02 per hour, a rotating schedule across days, evenings, nights, weekends and on call, and remote work within Alberta is permitted. The posting has closed.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop clinical guidance documents and resources
  • Design instructional and curriculum materials
  • Collaborate with clinical and operational partners
  • Implement practice changes and initiatives

Requirements summary:

  • Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
  • CRNA registration or eligibility
  • Minimum 3 years as a Registered Nurse
  • Public health nursing experience in Alberta
  • Provincial CDC experience within the past 5 years
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

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Employer posting date
2026-10-13
First seen by our source
2026-10-18
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentNursing & personal care
Experience3+ years
Hours per week38.75
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none
Work settingHome, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCRNA, BCLS-HCP
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyNursing

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Primary Care Alberta is the place where health care begins.

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Primary Care Alberta is the place where health care begins. We make it easier for you to access day-to-day health services throughout every stage of life and in every corner of the province.

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Primary Care Alberta is the place where health care begins. We make it easier for you to access day-to-day health services throughout every stage of life and in every corner of the province.

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
Organization typeGovernment Agency
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Job description
Thanks for your interest in the Assistant Head Nurse position. Unfortunately this position has been closed but you can search our 188 open jobs by clicking here.

  • Classification:
  • Assistant Head Nurse
  • Union:
  • United Nurses of Alberta
  • Unit and Program:
  • Communicable Disease Control Guidance and Training
  • Primary Location:
  • Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
  • Location Details:
  • Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
  • Multi-Site:
  • At or Out of (UNA only)
  • FTE:
  • 1.00
  • Posting End Date:
  • 23-OCT-2026
  • Employee Class:
  • Regular Full Time
  • Date Available:
  • 01-DEC-2026
  • Hours per Shift:
  • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
  • 4
  • Shifts per cycle:
  • 19
  • Shift Pattern:
  • Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
  • Days Off:
  • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary:
  • $46.05
  • Maximum Salary:
  • $63.02
  • Vehicle Requirement:
  • Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing. Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, including 2 years at 0.5 FTE or greater in Alberta provincial Public Health Nursing programs. Minimum 1 year of experience within the past 5 years at 0.5 FTE or greater in Provincial CDC. Demonstrated experience developing clinical guidance documents or resources and in instructional design and/or curriculum development for orientation, education or other learning initiatives. Experience collaborating with clinical, operational and multidisciplinary partners to develop or implement practice resources, initiatives or changes. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, and strong organizational, time-management and prioritization skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex, fast-paced environment. Skilled in retrieving, critically appraising and applying evidence from credible sources. Reliable internet access and a confidential workspace are required for remote work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven experience in Communicable Disease Control (CDC), with broad knowledge and experience relevant to the work of the CDC division. Previous experience in an AHN role within CDC or a related public health setting. Experience working effectively within a virtual or geographically dispersed team. Master’s degree completed or in progress.

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