Lead correctional nursing care at Calgary Remand Centre through clinical judgment, staff coordination, and trauma-informed practice in a maximum-security facility.
As Assistant Head Nurse, you will support Correctional Health Services with operational leadership and frontline nursing care. You will supervise multidisciplinary staff, coordinate shifts and workload, and promote safe, ethical, evidence-based healthcare. The role serves adults with diverse, complex health needs while supporting patient flow, quality improvement, and continuity of care. You will collaborate with psychiatry, forensics, dentistry, Recovery Alberta programs, Alberta Health Services, and external partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate staff assignments, patient flow, shifts, and workload allocation
- Supervise, mentor, and support multidisciplinary nursing staff
- Provide direct frontline nursing care when required
- Promote quality care and implement operational priorities
- Act as a clinical resource, role model, liaison, and advocate
Requirements:
- Accredited nursing education program completion
- Active or eligible CRNA registration and practice permit
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Health Care Provider certification
- Five years recent RN experience in high-acuity settings
- Two years formal or informal nursing leadership experience
Apply clinical leadership, correctional nursing expertise, and collaborative problem-solving to support safe care at Calgary Remand Centre.
Correctional Health Assistant Head Nurse in Calgary employer: Recovery Alberta
Alberta Hospital is an exceptional employer that values the contributions of its administrative staff, offering a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Located in Edmonton, employees benefit from a collaborative environment where their skills in scheduling, recruitment, and project management are not only recognized but also enhanced through ongoing training opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling career with a focus on workplace safety and community engagement.
