Unit Manager
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- Leadership
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- COV00053207 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Villa Caritas is a 150-bed acute secure geriatric psychiatry hospital. The hospital has 5 units each composed of 30 beds. Our facility provides comprehensive interdisciplinary assessment, individualized care and treatment with the goal of achieving maximum rehabilitation, optimal function and overall wellness to older adults with complex cognitive and psychiatric challenges. Unit 1A is a 30 bed acute care unit which provides assessment and treatment for patients who have organic disorders and are demonstrating moderate to severe behavioral dysfunctions. These behaviors may include aggression, resistance to care, and sexual inappropriateness. Common diagnoses include Alzheimer’s, followed by Vascular Dementia. Upon discharge, patients are placed in the most suitable and supportive community living environment. A large number of patients go to continuing care facilities. The Unit Manager is responsible for the day-to-day unit operation including direct supervision of unit staff (RN/RPN, Unit Clerk, LPN, HCA and students). They may also provide direct or indirect supervision to allied health professionals on the unit, dependent on unit/department/facility. This role interacts with physicians, nursing staff, other unit staff, and other departments and interdisciplinary team members daily and provide clinical support to patient/resident care by exception only. The position facilitates and fosters interdisciplinary participation in patient/resident care activities and coaches, mentors, motivates and empowers clinical staff. Finally, the Unit Manager creates a climate of interdepartmental respect and collaboration, and adheres and models the Covenant Health mission, vision and values. This position is non-unionized.
Description:
The Unit Manager The Unit Manager reports to the Program Manager and plays a key role in safe and timely patient care and patient/client outcomes. To minimize negative outcomes, Unit Manager must possess considerable clinical knowledge, skill level and leadership abilities. Unit Manager must have knowledge related to protocols, standards and techniques for the department and patient/client population. The Unit Manager work impacts the level of patient/client care by ensuring that clinical practice reflects the most current, evidence-based techniques and standards. As well they apply and utilizes leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assist others in providing care. The Unit Manager uses sound judgment, initiative and creativity to resolve issues brought forward by unit staff, physicians, patients/residents/clients, families, departments or other service providers.
- Classification: Unit Manager
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: 1A Geriatric Mental Health VC
- Primary Location: Villa Caritas
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2025
- Date Available: 17-NOV-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $43.85
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $65.78
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Health Care related Baccalaureate Degree required in addition to membership (in good standing) with an accredited health care professional association. A minimum of 5 years in a professional/clinical Health Care role ideally in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity; 3 years of leadership experience such as a charge nurse, clinical nurse educator, team lead or clinical project lead required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Special Knowledge/Skills: Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to work in a fast paced, highly stressful environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to provide leadership and function as a team member. -Excellent organizational and conflict resolution skills. Ability to be objective in decision making. Ability to integrate and apply clinical excellence in the daily management of the area; and ability to manage change and create solutions for complex and diverse issues. Commitment to safe, effective and ethical patient care and work practices. Commitment to Covenant Health Mission and Values. Proven dependability and accountability. Recent experience in Geriatric Addictions and Mental Health and knowledge of recovery focused principals.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous management experience in health-related field preferred. A Master's degree in Business Administration, Health Care Leadership, Health Care Administration or a health-related field is an asset. Understanding of the advanced practice nurse role is an asset. Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. Excellent knowledge of the various collective agreements (UNA, AUPE, HSAA).
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
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