Manager

Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) is a 370-bed acute care hospital located in Red Deer, Alberta and is a regional referral center for Central Zone. The RDRHC offers both inpatient and outpatient services to a variety of medical, surgical, pediatric and women's health patients. This Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Manager (UM) position involves a leadership role within a complex Labor/Delivery/OBOR unit as well as a Postpartum unit. This passionate team is seeking an enthusiastic leader who is familiar with the operational and nursing processes of these types of units. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic leadership team, which is always entertaining new and creative solutions, enjoys team camaraderie, and engages in shared learning and development. The Unit Manager is a key leadership role supporting the goals and strategic direction of the Women's & Children's program as well as supporting the vision, mission and health/business plan of Alberta Health Services. The UM works in a decision-making and accountability relationship with the leadership team. We offer a challenging work environment that provides support and opportunities for personal achievement and career growth, with particular focus on Women and Children’s health.

Are you a dynamic, compassionate leader with a passion for advancing maternal and newborn care? Red Deer Regional Hospital (RDRHC) Women and Children’s department is seeking a dedicated Manager to lead our Labour & Delivery, Antepartum, Postpartum, Women’s Operating/Recovery Room, Triage, and Obstetrical Clinic teams at RDRHC. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. You will play a leadership role in supporting staff, fostering innovation, and ensuring operational excellence across a range of specialized women’s health services. Responsibilities and Activities: Provide strategic and operational leadership for Labour & Delivery, Antepartum, Postpartum, Women’s OR/Recovery, Triage, and Obstetrical Clinic services. Foster a positive, supportive work environment that promotes teamwork, professional development, and staff engagement. Ensure safe, high-quality patient care, that aligns with AHS standards, policies, and best practices. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, allied health, and other partners to enhance service delivery and patient experience. Oversee daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management. Lead quality improvement initiatives, monitor performance metrics, and implement evidence-based practices. Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to maintain a strong, skilled workforce. Promote a culture of respect, equity, and inclusion for both staff and patients.

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related healthcare field required; master’s degree preferred. (Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered). Minimum 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in acute care, preferably in maternal/child health. Proven expertise in labour and delivery, women’s health, or obstetrics programs. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Effective communicator with strong organizational skills, influential skills, patient & family centered focus and commitment to providing quality services. Demonstrated ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals. Experience with managing within a unionized sector. Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.

As Required.

Master of Nursing. Obstetrical operating room experience preferred. History of supporting Accreditation preferred. Fetal Surveillance Certification.