Posted 17 days ago
Assistant Head Nurse
@ Alberta Health Services
Red Deer, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring an Assistant Head Nurse for Unit 31 Nephrology/Diabetes/General Medicine at Red Deer Regional Hospital. The role is part-time (0.74 FTE) on a rotating schedule of days, evenings and weekends, with pay from $46.05 to $63.02 per hour. The posting is closed and lists its end date as 30-OCT-2026.
Responsibilities:
- Charge nurse on an acute medical unit
- Plan, assess and coordinate complex care for medical patients
- Document care in Connect Care
- Maintain own competence through professional development
Requirements summary:
- Accredited nursing education and CRNA registration or eligibility
- Current BCLS-HCP certification
- Baccalaureate degree
- 5 years acute medical nursing experience with 2 years progressive leadership
- Ability to function as a charge nurse
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-01
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| 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 |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CRNA registration, BCLS-HCP |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
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Alberta Health Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
- LinkedIn followers
- 221,476
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 46,271
- Reported office locations
- 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
- 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Alberta Health Services
- Specialties
- Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Health Support and Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2,134 |
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- Classification: Assistant Head Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Unit 31 Nephrology/Diabetes/General Medicine
- Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.74
- Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 14
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:Current CARNA registration required. Baccalaureate degree required. Current BCLS–HCP level required. Minimum 5 years medical nursing experience in an acute care clinical setting with two years proficient progressive leadership. Ability to effectively function in a charge nurse capacity. Successful completion of CNEPH certification strongly encouraged. Demonstrated ability to plan, assess, and coordinate complex care for acute medical patients. Competence in relevant technical nursing skills and a willingness to learn new skills as required. Demonstrates responsibility for maintaining own competence through professional development activities. Good communication skills and the ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Please note: All applications require a cover letter and current resume outlining experience and abilities relevant to the position. As resumes are not kept on file, a cover letter and resume are essential to determine candidates selected for interview. Applications must include skills and ability for the position, since selection is based on information provided in the application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for applying with AHS!
Preferred Qualifications:Recent experience on Unit 31, in Nephrology, or acute care medicine preferred. Experience working with, and documenting in, Connect Care. Experience working with hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis an asset. Recent charge nurse experience on Nephrology unit for minimum of 1 year.
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