Clinical Charge Nurse
1 month ago
At Southlake Regional Health Centre, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive array of healthcare services to the communities we serve. Our advanced regional programs encompass Cancer Care and Cardiac Care, reaching a wider population across the northern Greater Toronto Area and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Our team, comprising nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students, and Patient and Family Advisors, is devoted to fostering an environment where exceptional experiences are the norm. Our commitment to quality and patient safety has earned us the prestigious Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.
Position Overview
The Charge Nurse serves as a Registered Nurse (RN) who exemplifies clinical excellence and adheres to the core competencies and practice standards set forth by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), alongside the policies and procedures of Southlake Regional Health Centre (SRHC). This role involves collaboration with the interprofessional healthcare team.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, self-motivated, and an integral member of a dynamic interprofessional team focused on delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring efficient patient flow. Responsibilities include providing outstanding care to a diverse population of acute medical-surgical patients in a fast-paced environment.
The Charge Nurse enhances patient and clinical outcomes by:
- Assessing and facilitating effective care management.
- Supporting, guiding, and coaching frontline staff.
- Overseeing patient admissions and discharges.
- Maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
This role also involves ensuring that assignments are appropriate according to the standards outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario. These considerations influence decision-making regarding care-provider assignments and the necessity for collaboration among care providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Adhere to established hospital policies and procedures, including emergency protocols.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize patient flow and ensure timely admissions and discharges.
- Act as a clinical resource for unit staff, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and all healthcare team members.
- Assess daily staffing needs and communicate requirements to unit leadership.
- Support frontline staff with problem-solving and knowledge transfer.
- Ensure compliance with corporate and unit quality initiatives.
- Facilitate access to necessary supplies and equipment.
- Engage in quality improvement discussions and identify opportunities for enhancement.
- Maintain a clean and organized unit environment.
- Assist in the orientation and training of new staff and students.
- Model best practices to ensure safe and exemplary care delivery.
- Escalate staff and patient concerns appropriately.
- Support staff during emergency situations.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of recent acute surgical experience is required.
- Previous experience as a Charge Nurse is essential.
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
- Excellent clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all.
- Alignment with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre, including compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to quality care.
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