Job Description

Your Opportunity:An exciting opportunity exists with the Women\'s Health Department at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital for a highly motivated and innovative Manager to join and become an integrated member of the clinical team. If you are passionate about providing excellent services to patients and you are committed to the ongoing development of front-line service providers then this is the ideal career opportunity for you. Your proven leadership and communication skills through decision making; ability to inspire and build confidence in others; a demonstrated pattern of professional/personal development; ability to foster partnerships with internal and external stakeholders; organizational, analytical and conflict management skills; ability to support and evoke change; and demonstrated knowledge and skill in clinical supervision are all required in this role. The City of Grande Prairie has something for everyone. We are a growing city with close to 70,000 residents and serving approximately 260, 000 people in the surrounding area. In addition to a state-of-the-art recreation facility, there are numerous parks and golf courses, and a vibrant arts and culture community. This exciting career opportunity offers a competitive rate of pay and extensive employee benefits. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. If you are reliable, motivated, and thrive in a dynamic environment, come join our team!Description:The Unit Manager of Women\'s Health performs a leadership role in the departments of Maternal Health including inpatient LDRP rooms, antepartum beds, an OB triage area and C-Section OR/PACU area and PACU. This position is responsible and accountable for providing the direction, leadership and organization over the activities of the patient care service in support of the vision, mission and business plan of Alberta Health Services. In addition, this position is responsible for making key decisions and direct leadership responsibility for establishing and contributing to the achievements of the patient care service goals specific to Women\'s Health. The Unit Manager is also responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders. Facilitating change management, promoting team development, teamwork and coordinating staffing and clinical work as identified by the Director within the services area. The development and maintenance of an effective framework for the operations of the patient care service in order to facilitate the delivery of efficient, effective and safe patient care.

• Classification: Unit Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Maternity
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 22-APR-2024
• Date Available: 02-MAY-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $37.88
• Maximum Salary: $64.97
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Current and maintained registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta required. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing desired. Must have strong clinical nursing skills with experience in clinical practice, leadership, facilitation, coaching, people management, change management and quality improvement. Experience in unit supervision/leadership and relevant nursing management experience. Knowledge of AHS, Alberta\'s healthcare structure, and of collective agreements. Current BCLS-HCP certification required- issued from Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC) only.
Additional Required Qualifications:Ability to engender a cooperative work environment and spirit. Ability to organize time and resources effectively. Ability to actively listen to staff and residents of the region to gain understanding of their views and to represent the concerns arising from the daily operation and model a problem-solving methodology consistent with the management philosophy of the region. Ability to articulate, promote, and implement a management process based on program management with extensive delegation to staff. Ability to assess the effectiveness of programs and activities on the basis of quantifiable outcomes. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Ability to promote quality improvement strategies and methodologies to staff. Ability to collaboratively resolve the allocation of resources and other conflicts with other members of the Unit staff. Ability to function effectively within a dynamic work environment. Personal Suitability: Evidence of excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Evidence of initiative and flexibility. Evidence of commitment to foster professional growth and effectiveness of Unit personnel. Strong commitment to the maintenance and improvement of the health of patients and their families, family centered care. Principle-based decision making.
Preferred Qualifications:As required.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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