Nursing Unit Manager - Edmonton, AB, Canada - Alberta Health Services
Description
The Orthopedic Surgery Centre (OSC) at the Royal Alexandra Hospital is responsible for providing peri-operative patient care for hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty patients.
Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Unit Manager is accountable for the effective management of human, financial and physical resources within the Orthopedic Surgical Suite Operating Room (OR), Pre-op and Recovery Room, in addition to supporting the management team and the inpatient arthroplasty surgical nursing units in the Orthopedic Surgery Centre (OSC).
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.
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 practice into daily operations.
The ability to effectively manage team culture is essential creating an environment of respect and caring.The Orthopedic Surgery Centre (OSC) at the Royal Alexandra Hospital is responsible for providing peri-operative patient care for hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty patients.
Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Unit Manager is accountable for the effective management of human, financial and physical resources within the Orthopedic Surgical Suite Operating Room (OR), Pre-op and Recovery Room, in addition to supporting the management team and the inpatient arthroplasty surgical nursing units in the Orthopedic Surgery Centre (OSC).
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.
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 practice into daily operations.
The ability to effectively manage team culture is essential creating an environment of respect and caring.Classification:
Unit Manager
Unit and Program:
Surgical Suite, Orthopedic Surgery Centre
Employee Class:
Regular Full Time
Length of Shift in weeks:
Shifts per cycle: 10
Days Off:
Saturday/Sunday
Classification:
Unit Manager
Unit and Program:
Surgical Suite, Orthopedic Surgery Centre
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Employee Class:
Regular Full Time
Hours per Shift: 7.
Length of Shift in weeks:
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern:
Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
Days Off:
Saturday/Sunday
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
Minimum of 5 years current operating room experience associated with leadership experience as a Charge Nurse or an Assistant Head Nurse in a high acuity OR.Ability to manage in a highly organized and rapidly moving environment.
Effective teamwork, conflict resolution, change and resource management skills are essential, incumbent should have effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Advanced computer skills including experience in Connect Care, Microsoft Outlook, Office and Email.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of a Peri-operative nursing course/ certificate.
Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) Certification in Peri-operative Nursing.
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