Charge Nurse

Job Description

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

Bayshore is looking for passionate and caring  Registered Nurses to join our amazing team.

You will use your clinical skills to ensure that our clients receive the highest quality care they need and deserve, delivered with compassion, excellence and reliability, in the comfort and safety of their care setting.

If your calling is to be the “difference” by providing outstanding care, than a Health Care Career with Bayshore is the Perfect Fit for YOU

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Arrange and/or provide client/patient care by utilizing the skills of observation, assessment, 
nursing diagnosis, counseling, and health teaching; report any unusual circumstances to the branch 
office or to the immediate supervisor.
• Develop and review nursing care plans that are client/patient-centered, goal-oriented and 
individualized to each client/patient and their family.
• Provide care according to the established care plan ensuring that, on an ongoing basis, the 
emotional, spiritual, physical comfort and safety of clients/patients are met to the greatest possible 
extent; care must be within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform routine nursing duties in accordance with company policies and procedures and Standards 
of Nursing Practice as defined by the provincial regulating body; perform specialized nursing 
procedures for which recognized training and current competency can be demonstrated.
• Observe and document client conditions according to Bayshore Home Health standards.
• Receive and transcribe physician’s orders.
• Provide direction, support, and delegation to Licensed/Registered Practical Nurses and 
paraprofessional employees (PSWs, HCAs, CHWs, as appropriate.
• Understands and implements infection prevention and control practices.
• Seeks out and participates in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities to 
maintain full scope of practice and competence.
• Maintains current knowledge of best practices, provincial regulatory requirements, and scope of 
practice for a Registered Nurse.
• Identifies when the client care needs exceed the competency of the nurse and escalates 
accordingly.
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the 
company's Quality Management System.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only 
with appropriate Bayshore personnel.
• Maintains relevant level of knowledge of ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP 
(Good Clinical Practice) and Health Canada GVP (Good Pharmacovigilance Practices) guidelines 
appropriate to their hired role which is to be provided at time of hire and on an as needed basis. 
With this knowledge the employee will perform the work as required by their assigned function 
and will be provided with regular updates as required.
• Reports and documents Adverse Events as per Pharmacovigilance Requirements.
• Complete other tasks as requested.

We value our Bayshore Registered Nurses with :
• Highest industry wages for the critical work you do
• Company sponsored Benefits (health and dental) for you and your family
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution 
• Paid sick days, paid orientation and paid training
• Efficient work schedules with more care time and less travel
• Opportunities to grow in your career
• Company provided Mobile devices for easy documentation and strong communication.
• Easy Access to managers and schedulers who listen and support the important work you do

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with Bayshore’s Health and Safety policies and procedures, safe work practices 
and requirements, including but not limited to Infection Prevention & Control.
• Take reasonable care to work safely and carry out duties as to not cause accidental injury 
to self, fellow employees, or the general public. 
• Compliant with health and safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. 
• Immediately report all injuries, near misses or potential hazards to direct supervisor or 
alternate as appropriate.
• Always maintain and promote a safe working environment. 
• Maintain awareness of role and participate in emergency response and/or drills as
required. 
• Review and maintain all workplace harassment and/or violence policies and expectations.

Job Qualification

Education
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and current registration with the provincial licensing 
body. The position also requires a solid knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of community 
nursing. Clinical certificates and post grad courses would be an asset.

Experience
At least two years of recent experience, preferably in a community setting; new grads may be considered 
for hire on an individual basis, providing they meet all other hiring criteria and that a mentorship program 
is implemented and the new grad is closely supervised.

Other Skills and Abilities
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of professional and 
paraprofessional Field employees; interpret company policies; strong track record in health teaching;
ability to handle difficult situations in an objective consistent format; ability to work independently and as
part of a team; able to perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks; excellent decision making and 
prioritization skills; clinical certificates considered an asset; able to stand, bend, squat, kneel and reach 
freely; able to freely lift 23 kilograms; able to assist clients with standing, walking, sitting and rolling in 
bed; able to read and interpret technical instructions related to client care; able to visually and auditorily
observe and assess clients; able to travel locally from assignment to assignment; evidence of current CPR 
certification; a valid driver’s license. For consideration for assignment to specialty cases, nurses require 
corresponding specialty skills/competencies . IV therapy certification.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
The Registered Nurse must demonstrate ongoing competency in completing all duties and responsibilities 
as detailed in this job description, in accordance with changes from the provincial regulatory body, as well 
as agreed upon specific goals and objectives.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.” 

Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.