Assistant Head Nurse - Operating Room

at  Alberta Health Services

Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Unit Manager and Patient Care Manager/designate, the Assistant Head Nurse (AHN) provides effective clinical leadership and functional supervision in addition to front line Registered Nurse duties. AHN is expected to act as a resource and support for nursing staff during complex procedures. Other expectations include attendance and involvement on committees i.e. standards of practice, Quality improvement, Operational Procurement and Equipment Committee (OPEC). Other responsibilities include assuming charge nurse duties when required and sharing in the call responsibilities of the surgical suite. Fosters team/group effectiveness by modelling excellent practice and interpersonal relationships, identifies, communicates and seeks to resolve staff issues. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the AHN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Assumes responsibility and acts as a resource for skills assessment, staff development, daily operative planning and assisting in arranging equipment maintenance. The AHN refers issues of financial, or human resource nature to the Unit Manager or Patient Care Manager/designate for their guidance and/or resolution. The AHN participates in performance appraisals by conducting formal and informal skills assessments to determine clinical competence. Participates in researching, developing and updating educational materials and programs. .
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: Operating Room
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Assist Head Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Operating Room
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only