Job Description

Position # 9011224

Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre

City/Town: Biggar

Department: Chronic Resident Unit

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 31, 2027

FTE: 0.4

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 12 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.880 to $53.490

Travel Required: Yes

The Assistant Head Nurse supports the Health Services Manager in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing services in alignment with Saskatchewan Health Authority policies. The role includes providing direct client care, promoting health, preventing illness and injury, offering supportive and emergency services, and collaborating with other health professionals. The Assistant Head Nurse oversees client care delivery, supervises staff and volunteers in the Manager’s absence, ensures effective facility operations, and assists with new employee orientation.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum 5 years clinical experience in nursing

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing is acceptable
• Psychiatric Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Nursing diploma is acceptable
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Level C Certificate (CPR)

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in nursing process
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Ability to promote a collaborative and team approach
• Demonstrated clinical competency
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated skill in teaching
• Requires sound knowledge of nursing process
• Demonstrates leadership abilities
• Leadership skills to ensure positive outcomes in care
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
• Ability to lead best practice

Other Information

• Biggar is located approximately 93 km west of Saskatoon
• For more information on the town of Biggar please visit https://townofbiggar.com/
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.