Unit Manager - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Program Manager for Adult Forensics and FACS at Alberta Hospital Edmonton, the Unit Manager will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide leadership, foster team building and lead recovery-orientated clinical care within Forensic Services.

This role is responsible for the administrative support and direction to the professional and auxiliary staff on the unit and to promote optimal patient care executed within the context of the unit and program goals.

The essential components of this front-line management position are both administrative and clinical focusing on patient recovery goals.

Essential to this leadership role is the use of effective communication skills in interactions with the Program Manager, staff, and other program representatives.

Alberta Hospital Edmonton has a bright future in mind, and as a Unit Manager you will be at the forefront of redefining service delivery and will be an instrumental part of change management - the bridge between solution and results.

You will act as a champion of change for Alberta Hospital Edmonton's Ambition 2023 strategy - a quality care initiative set to renew services offered within AHEs inpatient, outpatient, and residential programs.

You will be a part of a change team that will revisit the provision of rehabilitation services to update and align with the evolving needs of our patients, families, and the community.

Description:

This position is responsible for managing several administrative and clinical functions that guide the day-to-day operations of the unit

Administration:
Manages administrative activities for professional and auxiliary staff, including recruitment and evaluations. Explores creative ways of using resources more efficiently and effectively for the unit and makes recommendations for resource efficiency. Monitors clinical, workload, and management information systems.

Clinical:
Investigates complaints, resolves issues (both patient and staff), and follows up where required. Promotes safety and security of staff, patients, families, and other parties. Promotes and facilitates activities that enhance the quality of work life, personal wellness, and safe working practices among staff.

Ensures the effective and efficient admission, discharge, and transfer of patients to/from the unit and ensures the coordination of additional healthcare supports as required.

Facilitates an integrated continuum of recovery-oriented patient care service delivery through collaborative relationships with external agencies.

Participates in the overall quality of clinical practice and patient care by assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the program's quality improvement activities.

Works in partnership with the program physicians to maintain and/or enhance program goals and objectives. Makes recommendations for changes in clinical standards and practices. Participates in regular multidisciplinary meetings to ensure overall management of the plan of care and address issues. Engages all disciplines to address and resolve unit specific issues and concerns. Provides support while promoting and facilitating effective multidisciplinary team dynamics (team building).

Classification: Unit Manager
Union: Exempt
Unit and Program: Unit 35, Forensic Acute Assessment & Treatment
Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
Location Details: As Per Location
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
FTE: 1.

00

Posting End Date: 12-JUN-2023

Date Available: 26-JUN-2023

Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $37.14
Maximum Salary: $63.70
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of a recognized Health Discipline required. 1-2 years related supervisory, or leadership experience required. 2-4 years current relevant clinical experience required. Active Health Discipline Registration required. Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant clinical experience in addictions and mental health is preferred. Bachelor's Degree preferred.