Unit Manager
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- Leadership
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- COV00057759 Requisition #
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- 2 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Program Manager of Operative Services, the Unit Manager is primarily accountable for the day-to-day management of the Operating Room, which includes direct supervision of unit staff. The Unit Manager is responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality care while maintaining efficient patient throughput. The position facilitates and fosters interdisciplinary participation in patient care activities as well as coaches, mentors, motivates, and empowers clinical staff. The Unit Manager will participate in monitoring operational budgets and operational planning at the unit and program level. The Unit Manager adheres to and serves as a role model for the Covenant Health mission, vision, and values. 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.This is a non-unionised position.
Description:
Reporting to the Program Manager of Operative Services, the Unit Manager is primarily accountable for the day-to-day management of the Operating Room, which includes direct supervision of unit staff. The Unit Manager is responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality care while maintaining efficient patient throughput. The position facilitates and fosters interdisciplinary participation in patient care activities as well as coaches, mentors, motivates, and empowers clinical staff. The Unit Manager will participate in monitoring operational budgets and operational planning at the unit and program level. The Unit Manager adheres to and serves as a role model for the Covenant Health mission, vision, and values. 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.This position is non-unionized.
- Classification: Unit Manager
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Operative Services
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 29-JUN-2026
- Date Available: 09-JUL-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-JUL-2027
- 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: $44.90
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $67.36
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (BScN) required. Current registration from the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) required. Current Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS Certification (Level C) Health Care Provider required. Minimum of five (5) years of related clinical experience. Charge nurse experience required. Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory/management experience preferred.
Additional Required Qualifications:Ability to work in a fast paced, highly stressful environment. Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated leadership skills. Effective change management skills. Proven dependability and accountability. Strong computer skills with the ability to adapt to advances in technology. Commitment to safe, effective and ethical patient care and work practices. Commitment to Covenant Health Mission, Vision, and Values.
Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in nursing, Health Studies or Business preferred. Exhibits strong clinical knowledge and skill in Operating Room nursing. Demonstrated aptitude for leadership and progression in career. Provides evidence of professional development.
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.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.