Unit Manager - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Unit Manager is accountable for the effective management of human, financial and physical resources within the Surgical Suite, including the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU).

This front line management position is expected to provide daily operational and clinical leadership to ensure quality care within the department by following unit policies, procedures and goals.

Excellent organizational skills are required to provide daily coordination of a busy surgical suite of 10 theatres and 14 recovery bays.

This position works closely with all levels of staff and physicians and therefore excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to ensure that consistent standards, goals and objectives are met and communicated to all members of the interdisciplinary team.

Description:

Monitoring and organizing the workflow and efficient delivery of patient care through staff scheduling, assignment of work duties and performance management are essential elements in this position.

As a member of the management team, it is expected that the development of strategic plans, process improvement initiatives, development and implementation of operational plans will be required.

It is expected that the Unit Manager will serve as a role model and will incorporate evidence-based, best practices into daily operations.

The ability to effectively manage team culture is essential in creating an environment of respect and caring.

Classification: Unit Manager
Union: Exempt
Unit and Program: ATC GOR Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
FTE: 1.

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Posting End Date: 18-APR-2023

Date Available: 28-APR-2023

Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 4
Shifts per cycle: 20
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $36.68
Maximum Salary: $62.91
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Current registration with the Colleges of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required. Current CPR (BCLS-HCP). Completion of a Perioperative nursing course/certificate. Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) certification in Perioperative Nursing. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology experience.

Minimum of - 3 years of current operating room experience associated with leadership experience as a Charge Nurse or an Assistant Head Nurse in a high acuity OR.

Strong organizational and leadership skills are required and should include a demonstrated ability and comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to build confidence in others.

Ability to manage in a highly organized and rapidly moving environment. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to collaborate within the expectations of an integrated team. Ability to demonstrate communications skills that promote respect and a positive team environment. Demonstrates advanced problem-solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgment. A strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders is necessary.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a Perioperative nursing course/certificate. Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) certification in Perioperative Nursing. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology experience.