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Assistant Head Nurse

@ Recovery Alberta

Red Deer, Alberta

2+ years experience
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Overview

Recovery Alberta is hiring an Assistant Head Nurse for the Red Deer Protective Safe House, a part-time temporary position (FTE 0.70) on days and weekends with a 4-week rotation. The role combines nursing care with leadership and team coordination in an addictions and mental health setting. Pay ranges from $46.05 to $63.02 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide nursing care in a protective safe house
  • Supervise and coordinate nursing staff
  • Support youth and families in addictions and mental health
  • Build and maintain a positive workplace culture

Requirements summary:

  • Completion of an accredited nursing education program
  • Active or eligible CRNA registration and practice permit
  • Current BCLS-HCP certification
  • Two years of healthcare leadership experience
  • Preferred: NVCI and trauma-informed care training

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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

SeniorityLead
DepartmentNursing & personal care
Management experience2+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week30
Scheduleday, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsCRNA registration, BCLS-HCP
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyNursing

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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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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.

FieldValue
IndustryMental Health Care
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
Organization typeGovernment Agency
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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:
  • 03-APR-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
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:

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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