Care Manager - Home Care

Alberta Health Services; High Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in High Prairie seeks a dedicated Home Care Manager to lead teams and provide exceptional care in the community. You will support home care operations, manage staff, and build strong stakeholder relationships. Candidates must have active health profession registration and five years of clinical experience, including leadership roles. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $40.19 to $68.93 per hour, along with travel requirements between McLennan and High Prairie.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote Retention Allowance

Regular full-time benefits

Qualifications

• Active registration with applicable Alberta Regulated Health Profession.
• Minimum of five years of related experience in clinical practice, and last three in a leadership role.
• Previous experience in Continuing Care/Home Care required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a dedicated team of individuals in home care.
• Drive the achievements and goals of the Home Care departments.
• Engage in client care and address concerns effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Join our team as the Home Care Manager for High Prairie and McLennan and embark on a rewarding journey of providing exceptional care to our community. Reporting to the area 6 seniors health manager, you will be in a crucial role supporting home care and you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of our clients while gaining valuable experience in a leadership position. You will lead and manage a dedicated team of individuals, drive the achievements and goals of the Home Care departments, and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders. By facilitating change and promoting team development, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of our healthcare services. You will actively engage in client care, addressing concerns and participating in planning discussions. The close-knit nature of our community will allow you to build meaningful connections with clients, their families, and the dedicated healthcare professionals you work with. Take the first step towards a fulfilling and impactful career by applying now. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

The incumbent will possess a record of accomplishment in the following areas: Effective communicator with strong organizational skills, influential skills, client focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services. Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Demonstrated ability to manage change. Ability to manage human, financial and physical resources within an operating environment. Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within an organization and ideally managing within a unionized sector. Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Effective leadership abilities combined with a strong commitment to operating within a team environment and the ability to motivate and inspire other to achieve common goals. Excellent analytical and decision-making skills. Ability to foster a climate of cooperation amongst, and build solid relationships with public agencies, government, committees and other partners. Please note that this is a position that will require travelling between McLennan and High Prairie on a regular basis.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Home Care - High Prairie and McLennan
• Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Negotiable Location: Within North Zone
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 15-JAN-2026
• Date Available: 25-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $40.19
• Maximum Salary: $68.93
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Active registration with applicable Alberta Regulated Health Profession. Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in clinical practice required and within the last three (3) in a leadership role. Previous experience in Continuing Care/ Home Care required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Proven clinical and leadership skills. Superior organizational skills. Evidence of strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. Evidence of initiative, flexibility, and creativity. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, physicians, community agencies, professional colleagues, volunteers, and the community. Evidence of strong commitment to excellence in patient care and Continuing Care accountabilities. Ability to function effectively in a dynamic work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice will be considered. Equivalences of education and experience may be considered.