Clinical Leader

Rural Roads Health Services (RRHS) is actively seeking applicants to serve as Clinical Leader to support the teams on the Combined Unit, Emergency department and Special Care Unit.

The primary location for this position is: Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll

Position Summary:

• Responsible for the facilitation and coordination of patient services hospital wide
• Responsible for role modelling, promoting problem solving, critical thinking and accountability in all daily activities
• Promote an environment that fosters evidence-based practice, teamwork, quality improvement and empowerment through coaching.
• Delegation of roles to team members.
• Staffing during afternoon, night shifts and weekends.
• Dispensing of medication when pharmacy is closed.
• Bed utilization, facilitation and participation in interdisciplinary rounds on the Combined Unit and co-ordinate patient repatriations and transfers etc with the team.
• Ongoing assessment and communication with Leadership and physicians when bed capacity is full to facilitate safe admission and discharge processes.
• To provide assistance with nursing care in all clinical areas of the hospital and to determine and communicate the needs of the organization.
• Knowledgeable about Cerner, Powerchart, Firstnet & Microsoft Office.

Qualifications Required:

• Registered Nurse, currently registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of 1 year full-time (or equivalent) experience within the last two years in Emergency or Critical Care nursing, or in the Hospital's Special Care Unit (or a comparable unit in another hospital).
• Minimum 3 years' full-time (or equivalent) acute care nursing within the last 6 years; Leadership experience and/or recognized leadership courses an asset
• Demonstrated excellence in all aspects of nursing practice, including assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and teaching
• Demonstrated respect, interest and empathy in patient and family interactions
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with all members of the health care team
• Demonstrated effectiveness in communication and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated skills in coaching, mentoring and team leadership
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to Privacy and Confidentiality
• Demonstrated excellent attendance record and work ethics in previous positions
• Current certification in BLS, ACLS and I.V. insertion required
• Current certification in CTAS, NRP, PALS, ENPC and TNCC preferred

Other pertinent conditions:

• Salary as per the ONA collective agreement ($44.24 per hour to $61.68 per hour)

Applying to this Position:

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in applying for the position, please click on APPLY NOW and submit a resume detailing your qualifications.

Must be available to work all shifts as required, which may include; weekends, statutory holidays, days, evenings and night shifts. Hours are subject to change based on operation needs of the hospital.

We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Rural Roads Health Services (RRHS) is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted by RRHS regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.