Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) is a 370-bed acute care hospital located in Red Deer, Alberta and is a regional referral center for Central Zone. The RDRHC offers both inpatient and outpatient services to a variety of medical, surgical, pediatric and women's health patients. This Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Manager (UM) position involves a leadership role within a 17 bed Level II NICU unit. This passionate team is seeking an enthusiastic leader who is familiar with the operational and nursing processes of a NICU unit. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic leadership team, which is always entertaining new and creative solutions, enjoys team camaraderie, and engages in shared learning and development. Reporting to the NICU/Pediatric Patient Care Manager for Women's & Children's services at RDRHC. The Unit Manager is a key leadership role supporting the goals and strategic direction of the Women's & Children's program as well as supporting the vision, mission and health/business plan of Alberta Health Services. The UM works in a decision-making and accountability relationship with the leadership team. We offer a challenging work environment that provides support and opportunities for personal achievement and career growth, with particular focus on Women and Children's health.
Description:
Responsibilities of the NICU Unit Manager include but are not limited to: Knowledgeable clinical resource for the unit and their multi-disciplinary team members. Provides strong supportive learning environment for unit staff and the care team. Together with the Director, Patient Care Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE), AHNs and Medical Dyad create, plan and implement quality driven unit and site initiatives to promote safety, efficiency and growth. Day to day responsibilities of the unit include (but are not limited to) staffing, daily unit needs, support of patient care/flow, patient safety initiatives, supplies, equipment, performance management, coaching/constructive conversations, recruitment/orientation, placement of student practicums and preceptors, RLS reviewing, and quality driven unit initiatives. The Unit Manager represents the unit/program and supports and collaborates with the other sites within Central Zone.

• Classification: Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: NICU Women & Children's Program
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 10-OCT-2025
• Date Available: 03-NOV-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $40.19
• Maximum Salary: $68.93
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:
A minimum of Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline. Current registration with the appropriate professional association. A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in acute care, preferable in the NICU/Maternal Child Areas. NICU expertise in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity with focus on critical care. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Effective communicator with strong organization skills, influential skills, patient and family centered focus and commitment to providing quality services. Demonstrated ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Proven ability to foster partnerships to achieve organizational goals. Experience with managing a unionized sector. Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
NRP certification an asset. Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Ability to manage human, financial and physical resources within an operating environment. Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Self-directed when appropriate.

Skills Required