Unit Manager, Ambulatory, PCN & Quality

Your Opportunity:

Do you have great experience in leading clinical staff operations & administrative programs/teams? Are you passionate about supporting the health of those we serve, residents and families? If these describe you, we've got your perfect opportunity! Covenant Health’s La Crete site has an opening for a Unit Manager. The Unit Manager will be responsible for our Primary care, Ambulatory Care and Quality Assessment. The position plays a key role in safe and timely patient care and patient/client outcomes by ensuring that clinical practice reflects the most current, evidence-based techniques and standards. The Unit Manager is responsible for the day-to-day unit operation including direct supervision of unit staff. This role interacts with physicians, nursing staff, other unit staff, and other departments and interdisciplinary team members on a daily basis and provides clinical support to patient/resident care by exception only. We are in search for that individual who has a proven track in developing programs that support organizational plans; can make ethical decisions and result-oriented recommendations. You foster an engaging environment while enhancing employee development and growth. This position will also lead/monitor program planning & performance, support change and drive continuous improvement. Your experience as a registered nurse with a background in acute care will be useful in shaping the direction of our La Crete facility and other operational areas. Apply to join our team today! Covenant Health is proud of its 160-year history of delivering quality, innovative Catholic health services to Albertans, and is one of Canada’s largest Catholic Health organizations. Covenant Health is also a recent recipient of two prestigious awards: Alberta’s Top 75 Employer award, and one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Description:

The Unit Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the unit including direct supervision of staff. This role demonstrates role modeling of COV’s Mission, Vision and Values in daily interactions with staff/ patients/ residents/families. The position facilitates and fosters interdisciplinary participation in patient care activities and coaches, mentors, motivates and empowers clinical staff. The Unit Manager creates a climate of interdepartmental respect and collaboration and administers the applicable Collective Agreements for areas of responsibility. The responsibilities of this position are focused around four critical aspects of care and service: People and teams. Access and flow. Quality and safety. Efficiency and resources. The Manager, In conjunction with CNE (and program manager as needed), addresses learning needs of staff, Monitors staff development and holds frequent development discussions; Is responsible for hiring unit/department staff while considering every vacancy as an opportunity for change in care delivery; Supports unit and/or organizational change by raising awareness through communication. To minimize negative outcomes, the Unit Manager must possess considerable clinical knowledge, skill level and leadership abilities relevant to the operating room of responsibility. The Manager must have knowledge related to protocols, standards and techniques for the department and patient/client population. You get an opportunity to leverage your nursing experience within a leadership capacity; utilize your critical thinking and problem-solving skills; take initiative and closely contribute to the quality of healthcare we provide to those we serve. This position is non-unionized.