Posted 18 days ago
Assistant Head Nurse
@ Covenant Health
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Covenant Health is hiring an Assistant Head Nurse for a part-time (0.74 FTE) temporary position on 1 East Medicine at Misericordia Community Hospital. The role supervises nursing care on a medicine unit across days and evenings on a rotating schedule, with pay of $46.05 to $63.02 per hour. The posting is closed and lists the employer's other open jobs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead nursing care on 1 East Medicine unit
- Supervise and support nursing staff
- Lead the interprofessional team
- De-escalate tense situations
Requirements summary:
- Registered Nurse degree or recognized equivalent
- Active CRNA or CRPNA registration
- Basic Life Support Level C
- 3 years recent medicine and geriatric experience
- 2 years supervisory or leadership experience
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 29 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | CRNA, CRPNA, Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| 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
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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: 1 East Medicine MCH
- Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.74
- Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 08-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 30-OCT-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- 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:Undergraduate degree in nursing (BN, BScN or equivalent) – a combination of education and experience may be considered. 3 years recent Medicine and Geriatric experience. 2 years demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience (e.g. Charge Nurse or other leadership experience).
Preferred Qualifications:Current CNA certification in Geriatrics or Medicine/Surgery; Current education and access in Ambulatory Connect Care; Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records, Connect Care, VAX and ESP. Committed to safe, effective and ethical patient care and work practices; Ability to work in a fast paced, highly stressful environment; Able to deescalate tense situations; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to participate as an effective member of and lead the interprofessional team.
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