Assistant Head Nurse

Primary Care Alberta is searching for an Assistant Head Nurse (AHN) to join our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) Guidance & Training team. Reporting to the Associate Manager, Guidance & Training, the AHN supports consistent, evidence-informed CDC practice across Alberta through the development of clinical guidance, resources, orientation and education.The AHN leads and participates in the development, maintenance, implementation and evaluation of provincial CDC guidance, practice documents and resources that support consistent, evidence-informed practice across the CDC division. Working collaboratively with CDC leadership, clinical operations and internal and external partners, the AHN interprets provincial policies and standards, identifies practice and process improvement needs, and translates requirements and evidence into practical resources that support frontline practice.The AHN also leads and supports staff orientation, ongoing education and professional development, applying principles of adult education and instructional design to identify learning needs and develop, implement and evaluate learning initiatives and resources. This includes translating complex clinical guidance, standards and requirements into practical, accessible learning that supports staff practice.The role contributes to provincial initiatives, working groups, change implementation and quality improvement activities. Strong communication, collaboration, facilitation, organization and prioritization skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently in a complex, fast-paced environment.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CDC clinical information systems is required. This is a remote position that may require occasional travel into a designated CDC site depending on operational requirements.

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 PCA.

• 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
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $46.05
• Maximum Salary: $63.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• 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

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).

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.

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