Job Description

Your Opportunity:Are you someone who enjoys collaborative problem solving in a dynamic environment? Are you ready to structure your career in a way that enhances your lifestyle? If so, the Unit Manager with Adult Forensics with Alberta Health Services (AHS) may be right for you! Discover a fulfilling career with AHS in vibrant Edmonton! At Alberta Hospital Edmonton (AHE), a beautifully designed, leading psychiatric campus of care with a recovery-oriented approach to mental illness & substance use, you can immerse yourself in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others through our team\'s recovery-oriented environment addressing mental health & substance use! Recognizing the vital and profoundly positive impacts that our people\'s efforts are to the work that we do, at AHS we offer comprehensive total rewards packages, and diverse work structures, which empower our people to also prioritize, cultivate, and optimize their own physical and mental wellbeing.Description:This Unit Manager position oversees 25 staff in an Adult Forensic inpatient unit. This 20-bed secure unit specializes in acute stabilization and symptom management and is a short term transition unit for individuals with mental health and addiction issues who are under the purview of the Alberta Review Board, are Remanded and/or serving a correctional sentence while requiring acute mental health supports. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Unit Manager will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide leadership, foster team-building and lead clinical care within Forensic Services. As Unit Manager you will be at the forefront of redefining service delivery and will be an instrumental part of change management. This position is responsible for: Managing administrative activities for professional and auxiliary staff, including recruitment and evaluations. Investigating complaints and resolving issues (both patient and staff). Also to: Promote safety and security of staff, patients and families. Ensure the effective and efficient admission, discharge and transfer of patients to/from the unit and coordinate additional healthcare supports as required. Participate in the overall quality of clinical practice and patient care by assisting in the development and implementation of the program\'s quality improvement activities. Work in partnership with the program physicians to maintain and/or enhance program goals and objectives. Makes recommendations for changes in clinical standards and practices. Participate in regular multidisciplinary meetings to ensure overall management of the plan of care and address issues. Engage all disciplines to address and resolve unit specific issues and concerns. Provide support while promoting and facilitating effective multidisciplinary team dynamics (team building).

• Classification: Unit Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: AHE Adult Forensics and Forensic Assessment and Community Services
• Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-JUN-2024
• Date Available: 08-JUL-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:Graduate of a recognized Health Discipline required. Current registration and membership in good standing with a professional college. 1-2 years related supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare environment. 2-4 years current relevant clinical experience in a healthcare environment.
Additional Required Qualifications:Competent in leading self, engaging others, achieving results, building relationships and championing system change.
Preferred Qualifications:Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. Relevant clinical experience in addictions and mental health is preferred.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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