Charge Nurse

Competition:014-26 Department / Unit:Obstetrics Position Type:Full Time Bargaining Unit:ONA Posting Date:2026-01-10 8:00 Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together. We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home. We are looking for a Charge Nurse to work with our Obstetrics Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. Position Responsibilities: The Charge Nurse is a leadership role with accountabilities and responsibilities for coordinating and organizing the daily operation of the nursing care unit. The Charge Nurse ensures evidence-based, safe, and consistent patient care services are delivered on a daily basis, according to the Standards of Nursing Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario, and approved standards of care of the Corporation. Qualifications Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required Post degree education in obstetrics required Certification in Perinatal nursing required Preparation in Adult Education/Teaching and Training Adults preferred Current BCLS certification required NRP and Fetal health surveillance certification required Current BFI breast feeding course required Successful completion of a recognized leadership certificate or equivalent an asset Minimum of 5 years recent clinical practice experience in obstetrical setting required Minimum of 2 years Team Leader/Resource nurse/ Charge nurse experience required Demonstrated experience in effectively mentoring novice staff in obstetrics Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to manage change and to foster an environment that promotes professional development Computer literacy Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects at one time Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills Demonstrated ability to energize, coach, and support Acceptable performance and attendance records Hiring Salary Range: $44.36 - $61.80 Why Headwaters? Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community. We offer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit Headwaters Health Care Centre - Careers at Headwaters. We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Headwaters Health Care Centre is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and supports the compliance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact Human Resources so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Headwaters Health Care Centre is a smoke free facility. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent‑free environment for all employees and visitors. #J-18808-Ljbffr