Charge Nurse - Clinical Leader & Care Coordinator

Providence Care; Kingston; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

On-site parking

On-site café

Job summary

Providence Care Hospital in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking a Charge Nurse to coordinate high-quality, inter-professional, patient-centered care on an assigned unit. You will lead staff, ensure smooth unit operations, and support quality improvement initiatives under the Program Manager.

The role requires a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, current RN registration in Ontario, 2–5 years of clinical experience, and prior leadership or committee participation.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred and current, unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 2 - 5 years recent and related clinical experience
• Previous experience in leadership roles
• Previous participation on inter-professional committees

Responsibilities

• Supports and empowers staff as a role model, to contribute to the delivery of high quality care.
• Provides clinical front-line expertise in all aspects of care delivery within the unit.
• Promotes the use of the College of Nurses of Ontario Three Factor Framework (client, nurse and environment) for patient/client assignment decision-making.
• Assists the Program Manager in providing leadership within the practice setting by ensuring compliance of self and others with professional standards, legislation and the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Care.
• Assigns staff-patient/client assignments, using the College of Nurses "Three Factor Framework".
• Ensures transfer of care for all patients/ clients has been completed at beginning and end of shift. Reports any concerns about staff not participating in shift change report to the Program Manager or delegate.
• Liaises daily with inter-professional team members regarding patient/client care issues.
• Coordinates, prepares for and participates in inter-professional care conferences and family conferences and other meetings/conferences as required; schedules/records next conference date.

Skills

Leadership

Staff empowerment

Inter-professional collaboration

Communication

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Ontario RN registration

Job description

Providence Care Hospital in Kingston, Ontario, is seeking a Charge Nurse to coordinate high-quality, inter-professional, patient-centered care on an assigned unit. You will lead staff, ensure smooth unit operations, and support quality improvement initiatives under the Program Manager.

The role requires a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, current RN registration in Ontario, 2–5 years of clinical experience, and prior leadership or committee participation.