Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Northern Allowance: In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Travel Expense Reimbursement: Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta. Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over.
Description:
The Care Manager performs a leadership role in Seniors Health and reports directly to the Area Manager for Seniors Health. The position is responsible and accountable for providing the direction, team leadership and organization over the activities in Seniors Health within a specific area in support of the vision, mission, and business plan of Alberta Health Services. This position is responsible and accountable for making front line unit-level decisions and having direct leadership responsibility for contributing to the achievement of the goals of Seniors Health. The position will be responsible for a number of duties that fall under Operational Leadership, People Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Relationship Management, Change Leadership, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, and People Resource Management.

Classification:

Manager

Union:

Exempt

Unit and Program:

Mackenzie House

Primary Location:

High Level Northwest Health Ct

Location Details:

As Per Location

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

21-NOV-2025

Date Available:

01-DEC-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

10

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary:

$40.19

Maximum Salary:

$68.93

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program. If applicants with a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing are not suitable, applicants with a diploma in nursing and three (3) years recent experience in Acute Care, Emergency Department or Long Term Care will be considered. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development.

Additional Required Qualifications:

In addition, the incumbent will possess a record of accomplishment in the following areas: Effective communicator with strong organizational skills, influential skills, patient/resident focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services. Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Demonstrated ability to manage change. Ability to manage human, financial and physical resources within an operating environment. Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within an organization and ideally managing within a unionized sector. Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Effective leadership abilities combined with a strong commitment to operating within a team environment and the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve common goals. Excellent analytical and decision-making skills. Ability to foster a climate of cooperation amongst, and build solid relationships with public agencies, government, committees, and other partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three to five years in a health care provider role and a minimum of one (1) year working in a leadership capacity.