Clinical Lead, Nurse

Yorkville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join as Clinical Team Leader in a hands-on, surgical setting. You will lead nursing and clinical staff, coordinate OR workflow, and support surgeons with IV sedation procedures.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to patient safety and high-quality clinical care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• RN in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification strongly preferred.
• Experience in oral surgery, dentistry, outpatient surgery, PACU, or similar procedural settings.
• Experience with IV sedation and patient monitoring is a strong asset.
• Charge nurse or clinical leadership experience preferred.
• Strong infection prevention and patient safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day supervision of nursing and surgical staff.
• Coordinate operating rooms, patient flow, recovery, and room turnover.
• Assist with oral and maxillofacial procedures, including IV sedation.
• Pre-operative assessment, monitoring, recovery, and discharge.
• Maintain infection control, supplies, and regulatory documentation.
• Train and mentor nursing staff and establish clear performance standards.
• Collaborate with surgeons and practice leadership on policy and quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nursing supervision

IV sedation

Infection control

Communication skills

Team mentorship

Organization

Education

Ontario RN license

Job description

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Practice | Toronto

We are a busy, established oral and maxillofacial surgery practice seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as Clinical Team Leader.

This is a hands-on leadership position for an RN who enjoys the pace and precision of a surgical environment and takes pride in creating a clinical team that is organized, prepared, professional, and supportive.

The successful candidate will work closely with our surgeons and practice leadership while providing day-to-day leadership to our nursing and clinical staff.

The Role

As Clinical Team Leader, you will be responsible for helping ensure that our surgical days run safely, efficiently, and smoothly from beginning to end.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing clinical leadership and day-to-day supervision of the nursing and surgical support team
• Coordinating operating rooms, patient flow, recovery, room turnover, and clinical staffing
• Assisting with oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures, including procedures performed under IV sedation
• Pre-operative assessment, patient preparation, monitoring, recovery, and discharge
• Ensuring operating rooms are fully prepared before the start of each surgical day
• Maintaining emergency medications, equipment, crash carts, oxygen, suction, monitoring equipment, and clinical supplies
• Ensuring appropriate infection prevention and control practices
• Maintaining clinical protocols, checklists, emergency procedures, and regulatory documentation
• Monitoring inventory and ensuring appropriate stocking of medications, instruments, and surgical supplies
• Training, mentoring, and supporting nursing and clinical staff
• Establishing clear expectations for clinical performance, professionalism, communication, and teamwork
• Identifying workflow problems and helping develop practical solutions
• Participating in staff meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical policy development
• Working collaboratively with surgeons, administrative leadership, treatment coordinators, and other members of the practice

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is clinically strong, organized, calm under pressure, and comfortable taking responsibility.

The ideal candidate is the person who notices what needs to be done before being asked. You enjoy creating systems, keeping a surgical environment organized, and helping other team members perform at their best.

You should be able to lead with confidence while remaining approachable, respectful, and collaborative.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS certification strongly preferred
• Previous experience in oral surgery, dentistry, outpatient surgery, PACU, emergency medicine, critical care, or another procedural environment preferred
• Experience with IV sedation and patient monitoring is a strong asset
• Previous charge nurse, clinical coordinator, or team leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention, emergency preparedness, medication management, and patient safety
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable providing direction, feedback, and mentorship to other team members

The Person Matters as Much as the Résumé

We value integrity, accountability, initiative, professionalism, kindness, and teamwork.

Our Clinical Team Leader should be someone whom both patients and staff can trust—someone who communicates clearly, follows through on responsibilities, maintains appropriate professional boundaries, and contributes to a positive workplace culture.

This is not a purely administrative nursing position. We are looking for a leader who is willing to be hands-on and present in the clinical environment, while also taking ownership of the systems that allow the entire clinical team to function effectively.

What We Offer

• A specialized surgical practice with an interesting and varied clinical environment
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons
• A meaningful leadership role with the ability to improve clinical systems and team culture
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• A professional environment that values continuing education and clinical excellence

Position: Registered Nurse – Clinical Team Leader

Setting: Private Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Practice

Employment: Full-time preferred