Manager

The energetic Town of Westlock offers something for everyone - a great community to raise a family, a fun, active lifestyle with both indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities, and a community full of residents happy to lend a helping hand. Westlock is a mix of urban amenities with a country lifestyle and also boasts an active arts and culture scene. Here in Westlock, you'll find a community that is friendly, engaged, and looking to offer the best to its residents. Our busy OR/MDR needs an enthusiastic manager to help led the team.

Reporting to the Site Manager, the OR Manager is accountable for the effective management of human, financial and physical resources within the operating room, including the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU), day surgery unit and MDR. This front-line management position is expected to provide daily operational and clinical leadership to ensure quality care within the department by following unit policies, procedures and goals. This position works closely with a team of front-line managers’ therefore excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to ensure that consistent standards, goals and objectives are met and communicated to all members of the interdisciplinary team. Monitoring and organizing the workflow and efficient delivery of patient care through staff scheduling, assignment of work duties and performance management are essential elements in this position. As a member of the management team, it is expected that the development of strategic plans, process improvement initiatives, development and implementation of operational plans will be required. It is expected that the Manager will serve as a role model and will incorporate evidence based, best practice into daily operations. The ability to effectively manage team culture is essential creating an environment of respect and caring.

Current registration with the CRNA. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required. Minimum of 2 - 3 years current operating room experience associated with leadership experience as a Charge Nurse or an Assistant Head Nurse. Strong organizational and leadership skills are required and should include a demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to build confidence in others. Ability to manage in a highly organized and rapidly moving environment. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to collaborate within the expectations of an integrated team. Must possess excellent communications skills that promote respect and a positive team environment. Demonstrates advanced problem-solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgment. A strong track record in establishing and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders is necessary. Effective teamwork, conflict resolution, change and resource management skills are essential, incumbent should have effective interpersonal and written communication skills. Advanced computer skills.

As Required.

Completion of a Peri-operative nursing course/ certificate Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) Certification in Peri-operative Nursing.