Assistant Head Nurse

If you are a Registered Nurse who loves the rural lifestyle and enjoys working in a fast-paced rural hospital environment, then this position in Brooks might be just for you! Brooks Health Centre services the city of Brooks as well as residents of the County of Newell. This position is responsible for supervising 24 long term care, 9 sub-acute bed and 5 CTB beds in the Long Term Care/Sub-Acute unit at Brooks Health Centre. To be successful as Assistant Head Nurse you will demonstrate your critical thinking, problem solving and leadership ability and have achievement in continual professional development and maintaining clinical competence. Using the principles of patient and family centred care, you will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and client to address their needs. In addition, you will demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, the ability to prioritize competing demands and exceptional communication skills to build and foster strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Brooks is one of the fastest growing communities in Alberta with a multi-cultural flavor unique to other municipalities. Residents enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational activities including camping, boating, fishing, sailing, kayaking, water skiing (water sports) ice fishing and skating in winter, just to name a few. The place of work is in a community designated for Canada Student Loan forgiveness as outlined in https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education/student-aid/grants-loans/repay/assistance/doctors-nurses/amount.html. You may be eligible for Canada Student Loan forgiveness if you meet other eligibility requirements.

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).

Familiarity with the Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) and Accommodation Standards. Recent acute care, long term care or Home Care nursing experience. Palliative Care experience. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.

Supportive Pathway Training. Previous charge nurse experience. Connect Care experience.