Posted 23 days ago
Assistant Head Nurse
@ Recovery Alberta
Red Deer, Alberta
Overview
Recovery Alberta is hiring an Assistant Head Nurse for the Red Deer Protective Safe House on a temporary part-time basis (0.70 FTE, until February 7, 2028). The role combines clinical nursing with leadership and staff coordination, working day and weekend shifts on a four-week rotation. Pay is $46.05 to $63.02 per hour, and the position is unionized under the United Nurses of Alberta.
Requirements summary:
Candidates need an accredited nursing education, active or eligible registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and current BCLS-HCP certification. They also need at least two years of healthcare leadership experience, including staff supervision, plus a strong understanding of addiction and mental health treatment.
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-18
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 30.5 |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Registered Nurse (CRNA registration), BCLS-HCP |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
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Recovery Alberta
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Recovery Alberta provides mental health & addiction and correctional health services for all Albertans.
Full company description
Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.
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- Other recorded names
- Recovery Alberta
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Recovery Alberta provides comprehensive recovery-oriented mental health & addiction services, as well as correctional health services. Page not monitored 24/7. Call 211 to reach 24/7 confidential mental health and addiction helplines. Dial 911 in case of emergency.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mental Health Care |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 397 |
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- Classification: Assistant Head Nurse (2022.75)
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Red Deer Protective Safe House
- Primary Location: The Protective Safe House
- 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: 05-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 07-FEB-2028
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 14
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $46.05
- Maximum Salary: $63.02
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Candidates must have a minimum of two years of leadership experience in a healthcare setting, including staff supervision or team coordination. Have a strong understanding of addiction and mental health treatment and be motivated to develop and maintain positive workplace culture.
Preferred Qualifications:Preference given to candidates who have a minimum of two years of experience working with youth and families, preferably in mental health or addictions settings. Experience with addictions care and/or completion of specialized addiction training is preferred. Applicants should demonstrate strong critical thinking and clinical judgment skills, along with training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and Trauma-Informed Care principles.
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