Position #: 9011226

Expected Start Date: July 13, 2026

Union: SUN

Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre

City/Town: Biggar

Department: Chronic Resident Unit

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: June 01, 2027

FTE: 0.6

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 16 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: No

Job Description: 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

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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