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Assistant Head Nurse - Operating Room

St. Albert, AB
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • To be discussed
  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Reporting to the Unit Manager and Patient Care Manager/designate, the Assistant Head Nurse (AHN) provides effective clinical leadership and functional supervision in addition to front line Registered Nurse duties. AHN is expected to act as a resource and support for nursing staff during complex procedures. Other expectations include attendance and involvement on committees i.e. standards of practice, Quality improvement, Operational Procurement and Equipment Committee (OPEC). Other responsibilities include assuming charge nurse duties when required and sharing in the call responsibilities of the surgical suite. Fosters team/group effectiveness by modelling excellent practice and interpersonal relationships, identifies, communicates and seeks to resolve staff issues. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the AHN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Assumes responsibility and acts as a resource for skills assessment, staff development, daily operative planning and assisting in arranging equipment maintenance. The AHN refers issues of financial, or human resource nature to the Unit Manager or Patient Care Manager/designate for their guidance and/or resolution. The AHN participates in performance appraisals by conducting formal and informal skills assessments to determine clinical competence. Participates in researching, developing and updating educational materials and programs. .

As an Assistant Head Nurse, you will be responsible for staff assignments, patient flow and acting as a role model, clinical resource and advocate for nursing staff. In addition to providing frontline nursing care, as required, you will take a leadership role in the promotion of quality patient care and the implementation of operational priorities. Your in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience, will assist in providing solutions for complex health care issues at all levels with patients, interprofessional teams, administrators and policy makers. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

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). PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

The surgical suite is a high stress fast paced environment and there is little opportunity for nurses to provide support to colleagues and at times does not lend itself to a good mentoring environment. This position provides an extra level of support during busy and high stress times which then increases staff retention and job satisfaction. The AHN is a resource nurse that provides consistent general surgery and gynecology surgeons a liaison person. Minimum of 5 years of acute care nursing experience in a perioperative environment is required. Expert knowledge of nursing care standards/protocols is required.

Possesses leadership capabilities, the ability to facilitate groups and manage change and effectively facilitate learning in a positive manner.


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