Charge Nurse, Full Time, Nursing Administration

Providence Care; Kingston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Providence Care is seeking a Charge Registered Nurse to join their dedicated team at Providence Manor. The successful candidate will lead the nursing team, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care while collaborating with an inter-professional team. This role presents an opportunity to work in a compassionate environment focused on dementia and veteran care, with supportive professional development. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits make this position attractive for qualified candidates looking to make a difference in long-term care.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Education and mentorship opportunities

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Group Retirement Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Minimum 2 years recent clinical experience in charge nursing or geriatrics.
• CPR and First Aid certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee activities in all resident home areas when DOC and ADOC are absent.
• Provide leadership and support to nursing staff and ensure continuity of care.
• Advocate for residents’ rights and promote involvement in care planning.

Skills

Person-centered care

Clinical nursing expertise

Leadership

Communication

Advocacy for residents

Education

RN diploma

BScN (preferred)

Certification in gerontological nursing

Job description

Job Code: 17698

Status: Full Time

Location: Providence Manor

Union: ONA PM

Wage: $37.52 - $52.86

Posting Period: June 12, 2025 - June 18, 2025

The assigned Charge Registered Nurse works under the direction of the Director of Care and/or Assistant Director of Care to co-ordinate the delivery of quality, person-centered care on assigned Resident Home Areas. The Charge RN is a clinical nursing expert, nursing team leader and educator for residents and members of the nursing care team. The Charge RN supports the efficient operation of the Home through continuous quality improvement to meet the care needs of residents. Duties are discharged in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of Providence Care Centre and the professional requirements and practice standards of the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Skills And Qualifications Required

• Unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum educational requirement is an RN diploma; BScN preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Certification in gerontological nursing preferred, as is training in Gentle Persuasive Approach and similar programs.
• Prior work experience and training in dementia care and palliative care preferred
• Prior work or practicum experience in a Long-term care Home
• Two years' recent and related clinical experience, preferably in a charge role in long-term care or geriatrics
  
  

Position Responsibilities

• The Charge RN, when working any shift, when the DOC and ADOC are not present, after hours, weekends or holidays, is responsible for;
• the oversight of activities on ALL Resident Home Areas
• for ensuring that shift-specific tasks are carried out by nursing-department personnel
• is responsible for the safety and well-being of all residents, visitors, and staff on duty in all departments
• Acts as a resource to the Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Health Care Aides, and Personal Support Workers in the performance of their duties
• Provides leadership in the promotion of person-centered care in the Home
• Promotes Resident's Bill of Rights and advocates for residents
• Communicates regularly with residents, family members, POAs and members of the resident's inter-professional care team.
• Supports a caring environment, promotes resident and family involvement in care planning
• Works with the inter-professional team in the development and revision of care plans for residents.
• Ensures the daily personal needs of residents are met with careful regard to the dignity of the resident, in accordance with the Residents' Bill of Rights
• Provides front-line clinical nursing expertise in all aspects of care delivery on the assigned Resident Home Areas.
• Provides coaching, mentoring and/or corrective instruction for members of the nursing department care team,
• Assists with the delivery of direct care, including the administration of medications to residents as required.
  

Why Work At Providence Manor

• A long-term care home with specialized care for dementia and veterans
• Committed to a person and family-centred approach
• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time and part-time benefits
• Group Retirement Pension Plan
• Corporate and Resident Home Area/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus of Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located in downtown Kingston