Unit Manager - Perioperative
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- Leadership
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- COV00048299 Requisition #
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- Jan 16, 2025 Post Date
Your Opportunity:
The MCH has an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to further their leadership skills and work in an environment that promotes health & healing, compassion, collaboration, professionalism, and excellent leadership. 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. Please note: Travel is required, and may include the use of a personal vehicle. A standard driver s abstract may also be required for use of corporate lease vehicles.
Description:
Reporting to the Program Manager of Operative Services, the Unit Manager is accountable for the day-to-day management of the Operating Room, which includes direct support and supervision of unit staff. The Unit Manager works collaboratively amongst the leadership team and is responsible to coordinate the daily operational activity, develop and recommend operational plans, support quality improvement initiatives, monitor and ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines and provide day to day support & supervision of staff within the unit. The position facilitates and fosters interdisciplinary participation in patient care activities as well as coaches, mentors, motivates, and empowers clinical staff. The MCH Surgical Suite is a dynamic 10 theatre operating room that specializes in Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Trauma, Urology, Gynecology, iRSM. Occasional travel will be required in this role. This position is non-unionized.
- Classification: Unit Manager
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Operating Room
- Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 29-JAN-2025
- Date Available: 10-FEB-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: $42.57
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $63.86
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Member in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta. Baccalaureate of Nursing Degree (BScN). Current Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C). Minimum 2 years proven management experience leading teams required in acute care setting. Minimum 5 years of related clinical experience. Charge nurse experience. Ability to work in a fast paced, complex environment. Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills Demonstrated leadership skills. Effective change management skills, with a proven ability to work within a team. Proven dependability and accountability. Strong computer skills, comfort with advances in technology, including MS Office & Connect Care. Commitment to safe, effective and ethical patient care and work practices. Commitment to Covenant Health Mission, Vision, and Values.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Perioperative Nursing Certification preferred with 3 years of current OR Experience. 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. Experience as an AHN, Team Lead or CNE is an asset. Evidence of excellence in leadership, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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