Job Description

Company Bio

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

The Charge Nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) who role models clinical excellence and the core competencies of the practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), as well as the policies and procedures of Southlake Regional Health Centre (Southlake). The Charge Nurse works collaboratively as a member of the interprofessional health care team.



The successful candidate will be motivated, self-directed and a key member of a dynamic interprofessional team with defined roles focused on quality patient care and patient flow. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing excellent care to a diverse acute medical patient population in a fast-paced setting.



The Charge Nurse promotes optimal patient and clinical outcomes by assessing and facilitating effective management of care, supporting, guiding and coaching the front line staff, overseeing admissions and discharges and maintaining a safe work environment. The Chare Nurse will ensure assignments are appropriate using the three factor framework as outline in the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards, RN and RPN Practice: The Client, Nurse and the Environment. These three factors have an impact on decision making related to care-provider assignment as well as the need for consultation and collaboration among care providers.

Skills & Abilities

Demonstrates strong individual leadership skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and supervisory skills required, with a high level of verbal and written communication skills Exceptional organizational skills Adaptability to rapidly shift workload priorities Ability to provide leadership in emergency situations Excellent physical assessment skills Demonstrates excellent problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills

Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills

Demonstrates initiative and the ability to function both independently and as an interprofessional team member in a fast paced demanding environment Excellent interpersonal, communication and public relations skills Demonstrates excellent clinical skills and professional leadership capabilities with a focus on collaborative teamwork, patient flow and quality improvements Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients, family and staff Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Center

o Always with compassion

o Power of many

o Serve with purpose

o Every voice matters

o Courage to think differently

Qualifications

RN Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario

BScN preferred Minimum of 5 years recent acute care experience required Charge Nurse experience required

Closing Statement

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.


At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.


It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.

Primary Responsibilities

Functions in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, including emergency codes.

Collaborates with team (Discharge Nurse, Primary Nurse, and Physician) to optimize patient flow, timely admission and discharge. Serves as a clinical resource to staff on the unit to optimize problem solving and has knowledge of clinical resources that may be required. For example (but not limited to), communicating policies & procedures; supporting guidelines and best practices, and assisting with procedures. Assume a patient assignmeent when required. Communicates effectively with patients, families and all members of the healthcare team. Provides consultation and/or clinical support to peers on a daily basis. Assess staffing needs for the unit daily (RN, RPN, PSP) and communicate needs with unit leadership team and call Short call for replacement of breaks if needed. Supporting front line staff with problem solving, critical thinking/judgment and knowledge transfer; point of time teaching. Ensures sustainment of corporate and unit quality initiatives. Ensure priority supplies and equipment is checked on a daily basis and facilitate access to missing supplies/equipment. Assist with quality huddles and identify opportunities for improvement, daily per unit (aware of unit priority metrics and supports the Five Patient Safety Priorities). Bring order and organization to the unit (e.g. ensure hallways have a clear path to walk and fire doors are not obstructed, nursing station and patient areas clean, tidy, avoid clutter). Encouraging/Supporting team to take timely breaks and facilitating assignment. Assists in the orientation/preceptorship of new staff members and students to the clinical units. Acts as a role model and champion to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care. Appropriately escalates staff and patient concerns to the manager. Communicate potential quality and safety concerns to the oncoming team at shift change. Support staff during codes. Takes a leadership role in the coordination of patient care in assigned area. Assists in the orientation/preceptorship of new staff members and students. Engaged in corporate quality initiatives. * Effectively utilizes human and material resources.