(AHI) Clinical Leader (2 Positions)

Rural Roads Health Services - AHI; Ingersoll; On-site; CAD 62,198 - 86,761; Full time

Job summary

Rural Roads Health Services at Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll, seeks a Clinical Leader for the Emergency Department to coordinate hospital-wide patient services and lead nursing practice.

Ideal candidate will have Ontario RN licensure, strong emergency/critical care background, leadership experience and certifications such as BLS/ACLS. The role includes shift coverage, staffing, and collaboration with physicians.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• At least 1 year full-time (or equivalent) experience in Emergency or Critical Care nursing within the last two years.
• At least 3 years full-time (or equivalent) acute care nursing within the last 6 years; Leadership experience is an asset.
• Excellence in all aspects of nursing practice, including assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and teaching.
• Current BLS, ACLS and IV insertion certifications.
• CTAS, NRP, PALS, ENPC and TNCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hospital-wide patient services and bed utilization.
• Model leadership, promote problem solving and accountability.
• Foster evidence-based practice, teamwork, quality improvement.
• Delegate roles to team members and supervise staffing.
• Provide nursing assistance across clinical areas and communicate needs.
• Coordinate patient repatriations and transfers with the team.
• Assist during bed capacity issues and safe admissions/discharges.
• Utilize Cerner, PowerChart, FirstNet and Microsoft Office.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Education

RN license Ontario

BLS

ACLS

IV insertion

CTAS/NRP/PALS/ENPC/TNCC preferred

Tools

Cerner

PowerChart

FirstNet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rural Roads Health Services (RRHS) is actively seeking applicants for a Clinical Leader position for the Emergency Department.

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 coordinate patient repatriations and transfers with the team.
• Ongoing assessment and communication with Leadership and Physicians when bed capacity is full to facilitate safe admission and discharge process.
• 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 and 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 per the ONA collective agreement ($45.15 per hour to $62.98 per hour).

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.