Unit Manager
Your Opportunity:
At Alberta Health Services (AHS), our people are at the heart of providing high-quality, patient-focused care for Albertans. We are seeking a Unit Manager to provide frontline leadership for a 45-bed inpatient Nephrology/Transplant Unit at Foothills Medical Centre. Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Unit Manager is accountable for daily unit operations, staff leadership, and fostering a culture of patient care excellence. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with staff, physicians, and key stakeholders while supporting quality care, operational effectiveness, and team engagement. Using strong leadership, analytical, and planning skills, the Unit Manager contributes to the goals of Alberta Kidney Care South and supports the vision, mission, and strategic priorities of Alberta Health Services.
Description:
At Alberta Health Services (AHS), our people are at the heart of providing high-quality, patient-focused care for Albertans. We are seeking a Unit Manager to provide frontline leadership for a 45-bed inpatient Nephrology/Transplant Unit at Foothills Medical Centre. Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Unit Manager is accountable for daily unit operations, staff leadership, and fostering a culture of patient care excellence. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with staff, physicians, and key stakeholders while supporting quality care, operational effectiveness, and team engagement. Using strong leadership, analytical, and planning skills, the Unit Manager contributes to the goals of Alberta Kidney Care South and supports the vision, mission, and strategic priorities of Alberta Health Services.
- Classification: Manager
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Unit 37 - Nephrology and Transplant
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Negotiable Location: Within Calgary Zone
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 29-JUL-2026
- Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
- Temporary End Date: 18-OCT-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $41.16
- Maximum Salary: $70.58
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Graduate of a recognized health profession program with a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Current registration with the applicable professional regulatory college. Minimum two (2) years of acute care experience; renal specialty experience is preferred. Minimum three (3) years of leadership or supervisory experience, preferably within a complex healthcare environment. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, coach and develop staff, and support change initiatives. Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills. Commitment to patient- and family-centered care and service excellence. Proven ability to manage human, financial, and physical resources. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Additional Required Qualifications:Previous formal leadership experience in healthcare. Experience in nephrology, transplant, or critical care settings. Experience working in a unionized environment. Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Proven track record of achieving organizational goals and leading change. Ongoing commitment to professional and leadership development. Master's degree is an asset. Previous experience providing leadership in acute medical based care preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:Preferred clinical leadership experience with in-patient care. Master's level degree is desired. Quality improvement methodology and/or project management experience. Knowledge of the care of Nephrology based diseases and different treatment modalities for kidney disease. Understanding of financial systems and operational budgets, staff scheduling and timekeeping. Experience with e-people, RMS.
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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