Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The Unit Manager performs a leadership role and is responsible and accountable for the day to day clinical and operational needs of multiple ambulatory care clinics in Women's Health program for the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, Royal Alexandra Hospital. The position reports directly to the Patient Care Manager and is responsible for providing team leadership and organization over the activities in ambulatory care in support of the Vision, Mission and Values of Alberta Health Services. The Unit Manager will be working in close partnership with their manager and is accountable for the delivery of high quality, accessible, sustainable, patient and family-centered care. The Unit Manager will develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders who include patients, families, staff, and physicians across the RAH site and within the Edmonton Zone.
Description:
The Unit Manager is responsible for the daily operation and supervision of professional nursing practice and support staff in the Women's Health Ambulatory Clinics. In conjunction with the Patient Care Manager, the Unit Manager participates in budget planning; implementing and maintaining standards of practice; hiring, supervising and evaluating professional and support staff; and implementing changes to structure, processes and procedures in order to achieve improved outcomes in patient satisfaction, quality care and resource utilization.

Classification:

Unit Manager

Union:

Exempt

Unit and Program:

Women's Health

Primary Location:

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

02-SEP-2025

Date Available:

12-SEP-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:

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or other regulated health professions. Active registration with their health profession's governing body (eg. CRNA). A minimum of 5 years clinical experience in a healthcare provider role in an organization of comparable size, complexity, and diversity. A minimum of 2-3 years previous formal leadership experience required. Progressive leadership experience and skills, including demonstrated ability with decision making responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to manage change and establish effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent communicator with strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills. Strong commitment to patient and family centered care and providing quality services. A demonstrated pattern of professional and personal development appropriate to this position.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Five years' experience in tertiary level obstetrics and gynecology. The Unit Manager role involves a combination of administrative and clinical responsibilities, requiring periods of walking, standing, and lifting or repositioning of equipment or supplies. The position may also involve navigating busy clinical environments, attending meetings across departments, and responding to urgent situations, which can require sustained focus and physical presence. While primarily office-based, the role demands physical stamina and mobility to support staff and patient care needs effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

Quality improvement methodology and project experience preferred. Rotation and scheduling experience preferred. Human resource management experience preferred.