Your Opportunity:
It is an exciting time to be a part of Alberta Health Services (AHS) which has recently been recognized as one of the best places to work in Canada (one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers); a strong endorsement of the care provided to Albertans by our staff, physicians and volunteers every day. Alberta Health Services is seeking an experienced and professional healthcare leader for the role of Assistant Manager, Respiratory Therapy within the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) and the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute. As the Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for the direct supervision of Respiratory Therapists and support staff as assigned. A key focus of this role involves the coordination and organization of assigned human, financial and material resources to ensure effective program delivery, and the identification and resolution of issues that impact service to the site which may include managing employee performance and attendance matters. In this Assistant Manager position, you will be the first line of contact for assigned staff to resolve problems related to staffing, patient care or other service concerns. You will also ensure that adequate staff are scheduled and available on a 24-hour basis. The University of Alberta Hospital is a world leader in patient care, academic research and training. As one of Canada’s leading clinical, research and teaching hospitals, the UAH treats more than 700,000 patients annually from across Alberta, Western Canada and vast areas of the Canadian North. The Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute is home to programs rated among the best in North America. This facility is equipped with the latest technology to advance care as well as medical education and research.
Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Respiratory Therapy, the Assistant Manager is responsible for the direct supervision of Respiratory Therapists and support staff as assigned. A key focus of this role involves the coordination and organization of assigned human, financial and material resources to ensure effective program delivery, and the identification and resolution of issues that impact service to the site. The Assistant Manager is the first line of contact for assigned staff to resolve problems related to staffing, patient care or other service concerns. Ensures that adequate staff are scheduled and available on a 24-hour basis. Manages employee performance and attendance matters.

• Classification: Assistant Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Respiratory Therapy
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

• Classification: Assistant Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Respiratory Therapy
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Negotiable Location: Within Edmonton Zone
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefit