Manager

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Unit Manager facilitates the day-to-day clinical operational needs for the Mental Health Patient Care Unit (MHPCU) within the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The essential components of this management position are administrative and clinical activities. Working as a member of the management team, the Unit Manager provides daily support to the multi-disciplinary team regarding decisions that enhance patient care and clinical best practice. The Unit Manager assists the Program Manager in program planning & development, and in allocating human and financial resources to support service objectives and quality patient care. The Unit Manager coordinates the effective implementation of program development activities within the MHPCU using knowledge and skill in change management processes. The position requires solid understanding of the system and effective collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders, while also serving as a role model for family centered care, respectful relationships and positive communication.

Description:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Unit Manager facilitates the day-to-day clinical operational needs for the Mental Health Patient Care Unit (MHPCU) within the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The essential components of this management position are administrative and clinical activities. Working as a member of the management team, the Unit Manager provides daily support to the multi-disciplinary team regarding decisions that enhance patient care and clinical best practice. The Unit Manager assists the Program Manager in program planning & development, and in allocating human and financial resources to support service objectives and quality patient care. The Unit Manager coordinates the effective implementation of program development activities within the MHPCU using knowledge and skill in change management processes. The position requires solid understanding of the system and effective collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders, while also serving as a role model for family centered care, respectful relationships and positive communication.

• Classification:
Manager
• Union:
Exempt
• Unit and Program:
Mental Health Patient Care Unit; Alberta Children's Hospital
• Primary Location:
Alberta Children's Hospital
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Employee Class:
Regular Full Time
• FTE:
1.00
• Posting End Date:
03-NOV-2026
• Date Available:
22-FEB-2027
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
2
• Shifts per cycle:
10
• Shift Pattern:
Days, Evenings, On Call
• Days Off:
Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary:
$41.16
• Maximum Salary:
$70.58
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology or other Health Care equivalent. Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience required. Experience in Mental Health and Acute care settings.

Additional Required Qualifications:

3-5 years of leadership or operations management. Experience with change management and conflict resolution. Ability to provide clear direction in communication. Strong clinical knowledge of mental health.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of change management processes. Ability to promote a health work environment through engaging staff and physicians. Knowledge of best practices, program development, and financial accountability. Conflict resolution skills. Knowledge and experience in managing unionized employees. Ability to identify and problem solve for quality patient care; liase with service sectors other than health. Brain Story Certification. Collaborative Problem Solving.