Unit Manager

Come join the Leadership Team in the Sturgeon Community Hospital Emergency Department. Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Unit Manager is responsible for the effective management of human, financial, and physical resources within the department. This front line leadership role provides daily operational and clinical oversight to support high quality, patient centered care in alignment with unit policies, procedures, and goals. The Unit Manager works closely with other front-line leaders, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills to ensure consistent standards and clear direction across the interdisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include monitoring and organizing workflow, supporting efficient patient care through staff scheduling and work assignments, and fostering a respectful, compassionate team culture through performance management and coaching. As part of the management team, the Unit Manager actively contributes to strategic planning, quality improvement initiatives, and the development and implementation of operational plans. The role also serves as a role model by integrating evidence based best practices into day to day operations. Success in this role requires advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills, strong judgment and decision making ability, effective relationship building with internal and external stakeholders, and proficiency in conflict resolution, change management, resource management, and written and verbal communication.

Come join the Leadership Team in the Sturgeon Community Hospital Emergency Department. Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Unit Manager is responsible for the effective management of human, financial, and physical resources within the department. This front line leadership role provides daily operational and clinical oversight to support high quality, patient centered care in alignment with unit policies, procedures, and goals. The Unit Manager works closely with other front line leaders, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills to ensure consistent standards and clear direction across the interdisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include monitoring and organizing workflow, supporting efficient patient care through staff scheduling and work assignments, and fostering a respectful, compassionate team culture through performance management and coaching. As part of the management team, the Unit Manager actively contributes to strategic planning, quality improvement initiatives, and the development and implementation of operational plans. The role also serves as a role model by integrating evidence based best practices into day to day operations. Success in this role requires advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills, strong judgment and decision making ability, effective relationship building with internal and external stakeholders, and proficiency in conflict resolution, change management, resource management, and written and verbal communication.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges. They will communicate in a professional, caring, and compassionate manner and have a proven record of leading teams, fostering strong interpersonal relationships, and supporting staff development. Strong organizational, change management, and decision making skills are essential. Experience in family centered care and a collaborative, team based approach is expected. The candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, conflict resolution abilities, and active listening skills to support clear, transparent, and empathetic interactions with staff and stakeholders. They will also be skilled in strategic planning, quality improvement, and resource alignment, with a proactive approach to implementing innovative solutions and anticipating future challenges.

As Required.

Emergency Management experience preferred. Ability to manage human, financial & physical resources within a dynamic environment. Ability to effectively organize time and resources. Ability to actively listen to all stakeholders. Ability to promote quality improvement strategies and methodologies to staff. Ability to assess the effectiveness of programs on the basis of quantifiable outcomes.