Assistant Head Nurse
- Classification: Assistant Head Nurse
- Union: United Nurses of Alberta
- Unit and Program: Communicable Disease Control Guidance and Training
- Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 01-DEC-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 19
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- 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:Baccalaureate degree in Nursing. Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, including 2 years at 0.5 FTE or greater in Alberta provincial Public Health Nursing programs. Minimum 1 year of experience within the past 5 years at 0.5 FTE or greater in Provincial CDC. Demonstrated experience developing clinical guidance documents or resources and in instructional design and/or curriculum development for orientation, education or other learning initiatives. Experience collaborating with clinical, operational and multidisciplinary partners to develop or implement practice resources, initiatives or changes. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, initiative, and strong organizational, time-management and prioritization skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex, fast-paced environment. Skilled in retrieving, critically appraising and applying evidence from credible sources. Reliable internet access and a confidential workspace are required for remote work.
Preferred Qualifications:Proven experience in Communicable Disease Control (CDC), with broad knowledge and experience relevant to the work of the CDC division. Previous experience in an AHN role within CDC or a related public health setting. Experience working effectively within a virtual or geographically dispersed team. Master’s degree completed or in progress.
