Unit Manager
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Unit Manager is accountable for the effective management of human, financial and physical resources within Respiratory Therapy, ECG, SLP, Volunteer Services and Allied Health (Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants). This front-line leadership role provides daily operational and clinical oversight to ensure high-quality care delivery in alignment with unit policies, procedures, and goals. The Unit Manager collaborates closely with other front-line managers, requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills to maintain consistent standards and effectively convey objectives to the interdisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include monitoring and organizing workflow, ensuring efficient patient care delivery through staff scheduling and work assignments and managing performance and team culture to foster an environment of respect and compassion As a member of the management team, the Unit Manager contributes to strategic planning, process improvement initiatives, and the development and implementation of operational plans. The role also serves as a role model, integrating evidence-based best practices into daily operations. Success in this position requires advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills and strong judgment and decision-making abilities. The Unit Manager will need to have proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, proficiency in conflict resolution, change management, and resource management and excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Description:
Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Unit Manager is accountable for the effective management of human, financial and physical resources within Respiratory Therapy, ECG, SLP, Volunteer Services and Allied Health (Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants). This front-line leadership role provides daily operational and clinical oversight to ensure high-quality care delivery in alignment with unit policies, procedures, and goals. The Unit Manager collaborates closely with other front-line managers, requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills to maintain consistent standards and effectively convey objectives to the interdisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include monitoring and organizing workflow, ensuring efficient patient care delivery through staff scheduling and work assignments and managing performance and team culture to foster an environment of respect and compassion As a member of the management team, the Unit Manager contributes to strategic planning, process improvement initiatives, and the development and implementation of operational plans. The role also serves as a role model, integrating evidence-based best practices into daily operations. Success in this position requires advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills and strong judgment and decision-making abilities. The Unit Manager will need to have proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, proficiency in conflict resolution, change management, and resource management and excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Classification: Unit Manager
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Allied Health, RT
- Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2025
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $40.19
- Maximum Salary: $68.93
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Minimum of 5 years clinical experience and management/Supervisory experience is essential. Evidence of excellent leadership, interpersonal and professional communication skills. Evidence of principle-based decision making skills, utilization of quantifiable outcomes to support operational priorities. Evidence of commitment to foster professional growth & effectiveness of unit personnel.se enter information in this field.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to manage human, financial & physical resources within a dynamic environment. Ability to effectively organize time and resources. Ability to actively listen to all stakeholders. Ability to promote quality improvement strategies and methodologies to staff. Conflict management experience. Ability to assess the effectiveness of programs on the basis of quantifiable outcomes.
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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