Assistant Head Nurse - Rural Public Health Postpartum

Your Opportunity:

The Assistant Head Nurse (AHN) is an in-scope leadership position, working under the general supervision of Area Managers and Care Managers in Public Health Calgary. The AHN reports directly to the Postpartum Community Services Care Manager. This position provides day-to-day leadership to the nursing team and is responsible for the coordination and provision of safe, timely care to postpartum mothers and newborns in the community. The AHN has a strong understanding of the Public Health Postpartum Services multidisciplinary roles including Nursing and Administrative teams. The AHN possesses appropriate skills and experience to be a mentor and resource to the nursing team and ensure safe clinical care. The AHN uses clinical judgement to prioritize the allocation of daily assignments considering client acuity, workload volumes, staff and client safety concerns. The AHN collaborates with the Public Health Postpartum Services Clinical Instructor and AHNs in the urban Postpartum Community sites, to contribute to shared resources. The AHN has extensive knowledge of Public Health Postpartum Services and takes a lead role in promoting and reinforcing best practice standards, policies and guidelines among the nursing team. The AHN is a champion for quality improvement initiatives and is a key communicator between organizational levels and among multidisciplinary health care teams and community partners.

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.

• Classification:
Assistant Head Nurse
• Union:
United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program:
Public Health Postpartum Calgary - Chestermere Community Health Centre
• Primary Location:
Chestermere Community Health
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
23-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available:
03-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date:
01-JUN-2028
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
12
• Shifts per cycle:
57
• Shift Pattern:
Days
• Days Off:
Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary:
$46.05
• Maximum Salary:
$63.02
• Vehicle Requirement:
Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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).

Minimum 1 year experience acting in a leadership role within Postpartum Public Health and minimum 3 years as a Registered Nurse in Postpartum Public Health. Demonstrates team leadership, mentoring and supervisory skills in an approachable and respectful manner. Strong clinical postpartum and newborn assessment skills Strong analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills. Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment with high acuity and varying workload. Demonstrates excellence in coaching and conflict resolution. Proficient computer skills including the use of Microsoft office, Excel, SharePoint and Teams Demonstrates a professionalism and upholds ethical standards. Demonstrates PCA Values, Care, Openness, Mindfulness, People, Adaptability, Safety, Standards. Demonstrates experience in collaborating with external health and safety partners such as physicians, midwives and Child and Family Services. Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle in good repair. Required to drive-in all-weather conditions. Sit/stand for a minimum of 60 minutes. Ability to twist, bend, kneel, and independently respond safely and quickly to a variety of emergency situations. Independently perform the skills of a certified BLS provider.

Current IBCLC Certification. Current CCHN(c) Certification. Master's degree in nursing or education. Minimum 1 year experience in the last 5 years in the Calgary zone Public Health Postpartum Rep role. Acute care maternal newborn experience. Experience in group teaching/facilitation. Additional formal training in areas related to Leadership.