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Unit Manager

@ Covenant Health

Edmonton, Alberta

$44.90–$67.36/hrFull-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Covenant Health is hiring a Unit Manager to oversee the 34-bed Acute Inpatient Unit 93 at Grey Nuns Community Hospital in its Mental Health and Addictions program. The role leads day-to-day unit operations, supervises recreation therapists, an addiction counselor and a casual nursing pool, and drives quality improvement and change management. It is a regular full-time, non-unionized day-shift position with a 7.75-hour shift pattern and a stated hourly range of $44.90 to $67.36.

Pay:

$44.90–$67.36 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Lead day-to-day operations of a 34-bed acute inpatient unit
  • Directly supervise recreation therapists, an addiction counselor and a casual nursing pool
  • Lead clinical care and quality improvement initiatives
  • Drive change management and service delivery redesign
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, unit managers and community stakeholders

Requirements summary:

  • Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with current regulatory registration
  • Minimum 5 years addiction and mental health experience
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Expertise in change management and quality improvement
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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2026-11-03
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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentNursing & personal care
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week38.75
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRegistered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Heart and Stroke BLS Level C Health Care Provider, NVCI certificate
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyNursing, Psychiatric Nursing

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Covenant Health

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Full company description

On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 15,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, La Crete, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville. Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care. We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.

LinkedIn followers
23,776
People associated on LinkedIn
1,908
Reported office locations
  • 10130 112 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2K4, CA
  • 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K0L4, CA
  • 16940 87 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5R4H5, CA
  • 1100 Youville Drive West, Edmonton, Alberta T6L5X8, CA
  • 1400 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J4V5, CA
  • 305 Lynx St, Banff, Alberta T1L 1H7, CA
  • 5001 Lakeshore Dr, Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 0G8, CA
  • 5203 49 Ave, Killam, Alberta T0B 2L0, CA
  • 5402 47 St, Castor, Alberta T0C 0X0, CA
  • 5241 43 St, Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R5, CA
  • 4607 53 St, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1Y5, CA
  • 16515 88 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 0A4, CA
  • 446 Aquitania Blvd W, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 5H1, CA
  • 165018 Township Road 534, Mundare, Alberta T0B 3H0, CA
  • 10707 29 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6J 6W1, CA
  • 156 3 St NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5M1, CA
  • 451 Dechauney Ave, Trochu, Alberta T0M 2C0, CA
  • 253 Southgate Blvd S, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 2S1, CA
  • 9a St Vital Ave, St Albert, Alberta T8N 1K1, CA
Other recorded names
  • Covenant Health Canada
Specialties
  • Acute Care
  • Continuing Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Palliative Care
  • and Designated Assisted Living
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On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 15,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, La Crete, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville. Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesAcute CareContinuing CareLong-Term CareRehabilitationPalliative Careand Designated Assisted Living
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join the Grey Nuns Hospital Addictions and Mental Health Portfolio. This position oversees a 34-bed Acute Inpatient Unit (Unit 93) and supervises Recreation Therapists, an Addiction Counselor, and a casual nursing pool. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Unit Manager will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide leadership, foster positive team culture, and lead clinical care. As Unit Manager, you will be at the forefront of redefining service delivery, an instrumental part of change management, and a leader in the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality improvement. The position works in partnership with Psychiatrists and other Unit Managers to maintain and/or enhance program goals and objectives, while engaging in all disciplines to address and resolve unit specific issues and concerns. As a Unit Manager, you are responsible for the day-to-day unit operations including direct supervision of staff. This role interacts with interdisciplinary teams within Covenant Health sites and with other community stakeholders. This position encourages respect and collaboration by following the Covenant Health mission, vision, and values, to promote a positive work environment that delivers safe, and quality patient care. The Unit Manager collaborates within the Grey Nuns Hospital by participating in working groups and committees. The successful candidate must demonstrate leadership through role modelling and effective communication, as excellent interpersonal skills are key to success in this job. This position is non-unionized.

  • Classification:
  • Unit Manager
  • Union:
  • COV OUT OF SCOPE
  • Unit and Program:
  • Unit 93, Mental Health and Addictions
  • Primary Location:
  • Grey Nuns Community Hospital
  • Location Details:
  • As Per Location
  • Employee Class:
  • Regular Full Time
  • FTE:
  • 1.00
  • Posting End Date:
  • 09-NOV-2026
  • Date Available:
  • 14-DEC-2026
  • Hours per Shift:
  • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
  • 2
  • Shifts per cycle:
  • 10
  • Shift Pattern:
  • Days
  • Days Off:
  • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Hourly Salary:
  • $44.90
  • Maximum Hourly Salary:
  • $67.36
  • Vehicle Requirement:
  • Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Graduate of Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse Program and currently registered with a regulatory body. Strong leadership skills and ability to provide instruction and direction related to best practice in Addiction and Mental Health. Must be able to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and support with conflict resolution. Expertise in effective change management, quality improvement, and a commitment to safe, effective, and ethical patient care and work practices are required. Must have proven dependability and accountability with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Addiction and Mental Health.


Additional Required Qualifications:

Be willing to demonstrate the Covenant Health Values of Collaboration, Respect, Compassion, Stewardship, Integrity, and Social Justice through daily interactions with colleagues, staff, stakeholders, patients, and families.


Preferred Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently. Have strong communication to consult and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in both hospital and community settings. An excellent attendance record and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment record and references. Heart and Stroke BLS Level C Health Care Provider, NVCI certificate, and strong de-escalation skills preferred.

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