Unit Manager

Your Opportunity: Banff Mineral Springs Hospital provides acute care, emergency services, and specialty surgical programs to residents and visitors in one of Canada's most unique and beautiful communities. The hospital offers orthopedic and plastic surgery services through both inpatient and day surgery programs. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional healthcare while enjoying the lifestyle opportunities of Banff National Park. Banff Mineral Springs Hospital is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to join our team as Manager, Surgical Services. Reporting to the Site Administrator, the Manager is responsible for the operational, clinical, financial, and human resource leadership of Surgical Services, including the Operating Room, Pre-assessment Clinic, surgical booking and associated surgical support services. The successful candidate will provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team while ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. The Manager will work closely with physicians, surgical teams, Covenant Health, and community partners to support excellence in orthopedic and plastic surgery services. Surgical services at Banff Mineral Springs Hospital include both inpatient and day surgery procedures, primarily focused on orthopedic and plastic surgery. This position is non-unionized. Description: Operational Leadership. Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of Surgical Services programs. Ensure efficient utilization of operating room resources, staffing, equipment, and surgical schedules. Monitor service delivery, access, patient flow, and operational performance indicators. Support the coordination of inpatient and day surgery surgical services. Clinical Quality and Patient Safety. Foster a culture of safety, quality improvement, and patient-centered care. Ensure compliance with Covenant Health, accreditation, infection prevention, and occupational health standards. Lead quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical outcomes. Support evidence-informed practices and continuous improvement activities. People Leadership. Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop nursing and support staff. Foster employee engagement, collaboration, and professional growth. Manage performance, attendance, labour relations, and workforce planning activities. Promote a respectful and inclusive workplace culture. Financial and Resource Management. Develop and manage operational budgets. Monitor expenditures and identify opportunities for efficiency and service improvement. Ensure effective stewardship of equipment, supplies, and capital resources. Strategic Leadership. Contribute to site and zone planning initiatives. Partner with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians, and administrative leaders to support service growth and innovation. Support implementation of organizational priorities and strategic objectives. Participate in emergency preparedness and operational planning. This position is non-unionized. Classification: Unit Manager Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE Unit and Program: Surgical Services Primary Location: Banff Mineral Springs Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 03-SEP-2026 Date Available: 21-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, On Call Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Hourly Salary: $44.90 Maximum Hourly Salary: $67.36 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare discipline. Current registration and good standing with an applicable professional regulatory body. Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in an acute care environment. Demonstrated experience leading surgical, perioperative, or procedural services. Strong knowledge of operating room workflows, patient safety principles, and healthcare operations. Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and build effective partnerships. Additional Required Qualifications: As Required. Preferred Qualifications: Canadian Nurses Association certification in perioperative nursing or related specialty. Lean, quality improvement, or project management training. Strategic and systems thinking. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Sound clinical and operational judgment. Financial and business acumen. Change leadership capabilities. Commitment to service excellence and patient-centered care. Ability to foster collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.

The Manager of Surgical Services provides operational, clinical, and financial leadership for the Operating Room, Pre-assessment Clinic, and associated support services. They are responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality patient-centered care while managing a multidisciplinary team and coordinating with physicians and community partners.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare discipline and current professional registration. A minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in an acute care environment, specifically leading surgical or perioperative services, is required.

• Change ManagementPreferred
• BudgetingPreferred
• People leadershipPreferred
• Project managementPreferred
• Relationship BuildingPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Operational Leadership
• Clinical Quality Management
• Patient Safety
• People Leadership
• Financial Management
• Strategic Planning
• Perioperative Nursing
• Change Management
• Budgeting
• Resource Management
• Workforce Planning
• Relationship Building
• Clinical Judgment
• Business Acumen
• Project Management
• Lean Methodology

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 27, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

39 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level