Unit Manager Diagnostic Treatment Centre Surgical Suite

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Job Description


Your Opportunity:

The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) is one of Alberta\'s largest and longest-serving hospitals. With a focus on patient-centred care, our teams of experts have the accessibility to cutting-edge medical technologies, innovative research, and advanced education. The RAH is current seeking a Unit Manager to lead and support the Diagnostic Treatment Centre Operating Room (DTCOR) Surgical Suite team. The DTCOR Surgical Suite provides care to high acuity patients who have undergone a variety of major surgeries including General, Neuro, Orthopedic, Trauma, Plastic, Oral-Maxillofacial, Urology, and Thoracic surgery as elective and emergency cases. Our team of professionals perform over 11, 000 surgeries a year, most of which are complex and acute. We are a trauma OR and proud of our current trauma distinction accreditation with accreditation Canada. As a front-line manager, you will 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 13 theatres and 18 bay recovery areas. Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills are important in this position as you will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of front-line managers\' ensuring consistent standards, goals and objectives are met and communicated to all members of the interdisciplinary team.

Description:

In this Unit Manager position, you will be accountable for the effective management of human, financial and physical resources within the Surgical Suite, including the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU). The ability to be flexible and fluid, working in a variety of surgical services as a leader is an asset. The Unit Manager leads quality initiatives and promotes a professional work environment at all times. 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
  • Union: Exempt
  • Unit and Program: Diagnostic Treatment Centre Surgical Suite
  • Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone
  • Employee Class: Regular Full Time
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Posting End Date: 02-JAN-2024
  • Date Available: 12-JAN-2024
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 2
  • Shifts per cycle: 10
  • Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
  • Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
  • Minimum Salary: $37.88
  • Maximum Salary: $64.97
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Current registration with the Colleges & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Current CPR (BCLS-HCP). Minimum of 3 years current operating room experience in a high acuity OR. Leadership experience as an Assistant Head Nurse or Team Leader.
Additional Required Qualifications:

Strong organizational and leadership skills 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 maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders is necessary. Effective teamwork, conflict resolution, change and resource management skills are essential, incumbent should have effective interpersonal and written communication skills. Advanced computer skills including experience in Microsoft Outlook, Office and email.
Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a Peri-operative nursing course/certificate. Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) Certification in Peri-operative Nursing.

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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2266469
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Edmonton, AB, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned