Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Patient Care Manager - Women's Health Women's Operating Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Gynecology and Day Surgery units. The Unit Manager is responsible for the efficient and effective coordination of materials, systems, financial and human resources to ensure the provision of safe, high quality patient care in a cost-effective manner by providing innovative leadership and fostering a professional practice climate. The incumbent assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Women's Health Gynecology inpatient unit and Day Surgery outpatient unit. This includes overseeing staffing requirement, appropriate use of supplies, a consistent presence to meet the increasing demands of the units, liaison with other departments to ensure adequate resources are available, recruitment and selection of staff in collaboration. The work team is directly composed of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Clerks, Health Care Aides and Service Workers.
Description:
The Unit Manager of the Women's Gynecology unit and Day Surgery Unit is a key leadership role and reports directly to the Patient Care Manager. The Unit Manager is accountable for the overall performance of inpatient care provided on 3 East and 2 South (Day Surgery) at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women and the Royal Alexandra Hospital Edmonton. The Unit Manager ensures the delivery of safe patient care to patients recovering from gynecological surgery and is responsible and accountable for providing operational leadership and decision making in support of direct patient care including On Call responsibilities for the Women's Health portfolio. The Unit manager is also responsible for leadership of 3 East and 2 South personnel including nursing and support staff; facilitating and sustaining the learning needs of nursing and support staff in order to optimize their professional and clinical development; identifying budget requirements for the unit (human, material and capital resources) to safely meet unit and patient needs and optimize the unit workflow; resolving complex and challenging problems concerning human resources management and staffing levels in a unionized environment, to ensure adequate service levels are maintained. This position works within a leadership team and actively contributes to the Women's Health Portfolio. The Unit manager will develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders as required providing optimal and integrated services and fostering a patient centered and trauma informed environment for all patients and families.

Classification:

Unit Manager

Union:

Exempt

Unit and Program:

Women's Health Program, Gynecology & Day Surgery

Primary Location:

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Location Details:

Eligible to work remotely within Alberta

Negotiable Location:

Within Edmonton Zone

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

18-JUL-2025

Date Available:

05-AUG-2025

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:

$40.19

Maximum Salary:

$68.93

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Current registration with the Colleges & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required. Current CPR (BCLS-HCP). Minimum of 2-3 years leadership experience as a unit manager, charge nurse or an assistant head nurse in a complex health care environment. Experience with gynecological nursing preferred. Strong organizational and leadership skills are required 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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

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 Connect Care, Microsoft Outlook, Office and email.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post graduate education in nursing, health or health care management preferred.