Assistant Head Nurse – Clinical Resource Nurse

Your Opportunity:

There are 2 CRN postings, read requirements of each and apply for both based on experience. The Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) is a key support role for front-line clinicians in developing clinical and leadership competency across Acute Care, Emergency and Obstetrics areas at the Drumheller Health Centre. Under the direction of the Acute Care Manager, the CRN works in concert with the Clinical Nurse Educators (CNE) and/or charge nurse to support staff in developing proficiency in all facets of rural nursing, thereby optimizing team function. Your in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgement and clinical experience, will assist in providing solutions for complex health care issues at all levels with patients, interprofessional teams, administrators and policy makers.

Description:

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.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Assist Head Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Combined Medical Surgical
• Primary Location: Drumheller Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 28-FEB-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 21-APR-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 45
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $40.52
• Maximum Salary: $53.91
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Acute Care and Obstetrics. Current obstetrics experience is required. Current experience is defined as working in an Obstetrics program within the past 2 years. The ability to work independently and in a team based, fast paced environment in required. The incumbent must possess excellent leadership and decision-making ability and be able to exercise sound judgement and use intuition. Excellent interpersonal skills and public relations skills are required. Excellent communication skills, oral and written, are required. Excellent organizational and coordination skills are required. Responsible to maintain active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) throughout the duration of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree is an asset. Experience in preceptorship, mentorship, or instruction of nurses is an asset. Previous obstetrics experience in Central Zone is an asset. Completion of Central Zone Obstetrics Orientation Program is an asset. Previous experience working in a Central Zone Rural Hospital is an asset.

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