Unit Manager
- Classification: Unit Manager
- Union: Exempt
- Department: UAH.5A2 Inpatient Neuroscience
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 10-NOV-2021
- Date Available: 22-NOV-2021
- Temporary End Date: 21-NOV-2022
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $36.68
- Maximum Salary: $62.91
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
The Unit Manager is accountable and responsible for the effective and efficient operation of an assigned unit or patient care area within a specific program including the management of human, material and financial resources. The Unit Manager’s primary role is to support optimum patient care and unit operations through monitoring and organizing the workflow and delivery of patient care in the unit including daily staffing schedules, patient assignment and classification. The functions and responsibilities of the position are executed within the context of the unit goals. The Unit Manager is expected to provide leadership in providing quality patient care. Essential to this leadership role is the use of effective communication skills with the Patient Care Manager, other Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Educators, Nurse Practitioners, staff and other department representatives.
Additional Required Qualifications:As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is preferred. Previous Management or Formal Leadership is preferred. Minimum 1 to 2 years of Neuroscience experience preferred. Minimum 2 years of Charge Nurse Experience preferred. Experience with change management 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.
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