Assistant Head Nurse

The Assistant Head Nurse candidate for the position in Endoscopy is an individual with a strong interest in an ambulatory setting, with strong knowledge of Endoscopic procedures, and interventions. The preferred candidate must be keenly aware of AHS’ Foundational Strategies. Patient First: Patients and families are at the center of all health care activities, decisions and teams. Our People: Creating a culture in which we all feel safe, healthy and valued. Health Innovation and Research: Share and use of evidence in the delivery of Health care to improve outcomes and demonstrated quality improvement initiatives. Information Management: Ensuring that providers have access to the correct information tools and assist in optimization of current IT platforms. The candidate also has taken relevant leadership training and demonstrates self-directed and progressive leadership improvement initiatives. You are a clinical resource and can mentor and develop new staff. You are also able to maintain effective working relationships with members of the healthcare team. The candidate also can demonstrate maintenance of clinical competency, with procedural care skills that are current and effective. You can troubleshoot and anticipate problems and generate effective solutions that maintain safety in the department.

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.

Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. 2 years in the last 5 experience in Endoscopy. Procedural sedation certification. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

Baccalaureate degree prefered. Experience assisting a variety of procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP and stent insertions. Past leadership experience an assest.