Unit Manager at Covenant Health Canada

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of the World’s Most Ethnical Companies and recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since opening its doors in 1969, the Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both professional development opportunities and the ease of urban living. This full-service hospital provides specialized care through units like emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care—supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond. If you are enthusiastic about interdisciplinary teams providing a wide range of support and care to a diverse group of patients and families, you will find purpose here. Our team provides comprehensive support, mentorship and education to support the needs of those entrusted in our care. We are looking for people who are highly collaborative, have excellent communication skills and prioritize patient safety and wellbeing. Your experience makes a real difference in supporting holistic patient care, creating a welcoming environment and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!

The Unit Manager acts as a role model for staff and an advocate, coordinator and liaison for the patient. In the planning and organizing of day to day operations, coordinates, directs and monitors patient care and activities of the members of the team. The Unit Manager identifies needs and sets priorities in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to provide holistic patient care. Provides leadership in enhancing a positive relationship with patient/family, members of the interdisciplinary team and internal/external resources and departments. A high degree of professionalism and promotion of learning of self and others is maintained. The Unit Manager supports and participates in education and research that enhances quality improvement in patient care. The Unit Manager provides supervision to RNs, LPNs, HCAs, Service attendants and unit clerks. This position is non-unionized.

Unit ManagerCOV OUT OF SCOPEMedicine Program - 1 East, 2 East, 4 East, 7 East, 7 West, 8 East, 8 WestMisericordia Community HospAs Per LocationRegular Full Time 1.0007-AUG-202617-AUG-20267.75420DaysAs Per Rotation $43.85 $65.78Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. Recent 3 years in acute care experience. Recent 3-5 years experience in management.

Additional Required Qualifications

As required.

Preferred Qualifications

Problem solving, decision-making and critical thinking skills. Experience in a formal leadership role (ie. AHN, Unit Manager) Experience managing staffing and scheduling, conflict resolution, performance management, quality improvement or change initiatives. Proven ability to lead with integrity and accountability in alignment with organizational values. Must be highly motivated, self-directed role model. Ability to work independently and within a team. Recent 3 years Acute Medicine experience.