Unit Manager
Apply NowCompany: Covenant Health
Location: Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1
Description:
Your Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join the Grey Nuns Hospital Addictions and Mental Health Portfolio. This position oversees an acute inpatient unit and those hired into a casual/float pool for Addictions and Mental Health. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Unit Manager will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide leadership, foster positive team culture, and lead clinical care. As Unit Manager you will be at the forefront of redefining service delivery, an instrumental part of change management, and a leader in the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality improvement. The position works in partnership with Physicians and other Unit Managers to maintain and/or enhance program goals and objectives, while engaging all disciplines to address and resolve unit specific issues and concerns. As a Unit Manager, you are responsible for the day-to-day unit operations including direct supervision of staff. This role interacts with interdisciplinary teams within Covenant Health sites and with other community stakeholders. This position encourages respect and collaboration by following the Covenant Health mission, vision, and values, to promote a positive work environment that delivers safe, and quality patient care. The Unit Manager collaborates within the Grey Nuns Hospital by participating in working groups and committees. The successful candidate must demonstrate leadership through role modelling and effective communication, as excellent interpersonal skills is a key to success in this job.
Description:
Unit 93 is a 30-bed inpatient unit, with 4 surge beds, that care for voluntary and formal patients with addictions and mental health concerns. The unit is staffed with Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Unit Clerks. The unit is supported by Occupational Therapists, Recreation Therapists, Psychologists, Psychometrist, Addiction Counselor, Secretary III, Health Care Aides, and Psychiatrists. This unit has 38 direct reports. The staff hired into the casual/float pool work on Units 17, 91, 92, and 93. This position is non-unionized.
Graduate of Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse Program and currently registered with a regulatory body. Strong leadership skills and ability to provide instruction and direction related to best practice in Addiction and Mental Health. Must be able to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and support with conflict resolution. Expertise in effective change management, quality improvement, and a commitment to safe, effective, and ethical patient care and work practices is required. Must have proven dependability and accountability with a minimum of 5 years' experience in Addiction and Mental Health.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently. Have strong communication to consult and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in both hospital and community settings. An excellent attendance record and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment record and references. Heart and Stroke BLS Level C Health Care Provider, NVCI certificate, and strong de-escalation skills preferred.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join the Grey Nuns Hospital Addictions and Mental Health Portfolio. This position oversees an acute inpatient unit and those hired into a casual/float pool for Addictions and Mental Health. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Unit Manager will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide leadership, foster positive team culture, and lead clinical care. As Unit Manager you will be at the forefront of redefining service delivery, an instrumental part of change management, and a leader in the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality improvement. The position works in partnership with Physicians and other Unit Managers to maintain and/or enhance program goals and objectives, while engaging all disciplines to address and resolve unit specific issues and concerns. As a Unit Manager, you are responsible for the day-to-day unit operations including direct supervision of staff. This role interacts with interdisciplinary teams within Covenant Health sites and with other community stakeholders. This position encourages respect and collaboration by following the Covenant Health mission, vision, and values, to promote a positive work environment that delivers safe, and quality patient care. The Unit Manager collaborates within the Grey Nuns Hospital by participating in working groups and committees. The successful candidate must demonstrate leadership through role modelling and effective communication, as excellent interpersonal skills is a key to success in this job.
Description:
Unit 93 is a 30-bed inpatient unit, with 4 surge beds, that care for voluntary and formal patients with addictions and mental health concerns. The unit is staffed with Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Unit Clerks. The unit is supported by Occupational Therapists, Recreation Therapists, Psychologists, Psychometrist, Addiction Counselor, Secretary III, Health Care Aides, and Psychiatrists. This unit has 38 direct reports. The staff hired into the casual/float pool work on Units 17, 91, 92, and 93. This position is non-unionized.
- Classification: Unit Manager
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Unit 93 Inpatient Unit and Addiction and Mental Health Casual/Float Pools
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 13-MAR-2025
- Date Available: 24-MAR-2025
- Temporary End Date: 20-APR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $42.57
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $63.86
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Graduate of Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse Program and currently registered with a regulatory body. Strong leadership skills and ability to provide instruction and direction related to best practice in Addiction and Mental Health. Must be able to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and support with conflict resolution. Expertise in effective change management, quality improvement, and a commitment to safe, effective, and ethical patient care and work practices is required. Must have proven dependability and accountability with a minimum of 5 years' experience in Addiction and Mental Health.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently. Have strong communication to consult and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in both hospital and community settings. An excellent attendance record and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment record and references. Heart and Stroke BLS Level C Health Care Provider, NVCI certificate, and strong de-escalation skills preferred.