Manager

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a collaborative Manager for Unit 23 – General Surgery and Trauma at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. You will provide operational and clinical leadership for an acute inpatient unit, overseeing staffing, resources, patient flow and quality initiatives to deliver safe, high-quality care.

You will work with physicians, Trauma Services and operational partners to support coordinated care, staff development and continuous improvement in surgical and trauma services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or health-related field; current professional registration in good standing.
• Minimum five years of healthcare experience; leadership potential or formal/informal leadership experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate within a complex healthcare environment and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and staffing for Unit 23 – General Surgery and Trauma.
• Lead workforce planning, resource utilization and patient flow to improve efficiency.
• Promote quality improvement, patient safety and family-centered care.
• Support staff development, engagement and a culture of accountability and continuous learning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or health-related field

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

We are seeking a collaborative and experienced healthcare leader to join Surgical Services as Manager of Unit 23 – General Surgery and Trauma at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.Unit 23 provides acute inpatient care to general surgery and trauma patients with diverse and often complex care needs. The Manager provides leadership within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, overseeing day-to-day operations, staffing, resource management, patient flow, quality improvement, and the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care.Working closely with physicians, nursing and allied health professionals, Trauma Services, and operational leaders, the Manager will support coordinated care, effective patient flow and transitions, and a positive workplace culture. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who enjoys developing teams, navigating complex clinical environments, leading change, and contributing to the continued improvement of surgical and trauma care.As the Unit Manager (UM) of Unit 23 - General Surgery and Trauma, you will provide operational and clinical leadership for a fast-paced acute inpatient unit caring for general surgery and trauma patients with diverse and complex needs.You will oversee day-to-day operations, staffing and workforce planning, resource utilization, patient flow, quality improvement, patient safety, and team development. Working collaboratively with physicians, Trauma Services, nursing and allied health professionals, and operational partners, you will support coordinated care, effective transitions, and continuous improvement of surgical and trauma services.As a visible and approachable leader, you will support staff development and engagement, lead teams through change, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and patient- and family-centered care.

Description:

The Unit Manager (UM) is accountable for the effective and efficient operation of Unit 23 - General Surgery and Trauma, including the management of human, financial, and material resources. The UM provides leadership for day-to-day clinical and operational activities and supports the delivery of safe, high-quality care to general surgery and trauma patients.The UM is accountable for unit-level operational and clinical decision-making and contributes to strategic and operational priorities across Surgical Services. Working collaboratively with the Patient Care Manager, physicians, Trauma Services, Clinical Nurse Educators, interdisciplinary teams, and operational partners, the UM supports patient flow, staffing, complex care coordination, care transitions, resource utilization, quality improvement, and patient safety.The UM oversees workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, performance development, employee relations, and staff engagement while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and service excellence.

• Classification: Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Unit 23
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 10-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 20-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 16-NOV-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $41.16
• Maximum Salary: $70.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Unit 23
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 10-NOV-2026
• Date Available: 20-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 16-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $41.16
• Maximum Salary: $70.58
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a health-related field. Current professional registration in good standing. Minimum five years of recent healthcare experience. Previous formal or informal leadership experience. Strong communication, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a complex healthcare environment. Information in this field.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to coach, support, and engage others. Ability to manage competing clinical and operational priorities and contribute to effective patient flow. Strong collaboration, conflict resolution, and change management skills. Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and patient- and family-centered care. Self-directed, adaptable, and comfortable making decisions within a dynamic acute care environment. Connect Care experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous leadership experience in acute care, inpatient surgery, or trauma services. General surgery and/or trauma experience preferred. Experience with staffing, performance management, or collective agreements considered an asset. Leadership, quality improvement, or change management education considered an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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