Nurse Coordinator

Renfrew Victoria Hospital; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym 24/7

Education Fund

Staff recognition & wellness

Job summary

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) invites applications for a Temporary Full-Time Nursing Coordinator in the Administration Department. The role involves supporting the VP, supervising patient care, leading on crisis intervention, and ensuring efficient use of hospital resources and beds.

Reporting to the Professional Practice Manager, you will mentor staff, coordinate staffing, oversee safety, and liaise with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to maintain high-quality care across

Qualifications

• Strong clinical leadership and staff supervision abilities.
• Experience in Medical/Surgical and Emergency settings.
• ACLS and CPR certification; familiarity with hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the VP in supervising patient care and unit operations.
• Lead crisis intervention and ensure proper resource use.
• Coordinate staffing, mentor staff and oversee safety.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Ensure adherence to hospital mission, vision and values.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Emergency/ICU care

ACLS CPR

EPIC EHR

Education

Certificate of Competence - Ontario RN

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) is a 55-bed, fully accredited facility located just 45 minutes west of Ottawa, serving a catchment area of over 60,000. Part of the Renfrew and Area Health Village, RVH provides medical, surgical and complex continuing care as well as extensive ambulatory care with over 30,000 emergency and clinic visits per year.

In this role you will enjoy perks like an on-site modern gym open 24/7, and outstanding staff recognition, appreciation and wellness activities. We offer an Education Fund accessible for all employees each year to further their education and certifications.

We are people who provide excellent care for patients and their families, who support each other and our teams, keep each other safe, and are committed to our reputation as a model of excellence in health care. We are very proud of our high retention of staff and are continuously grateful for the amazing support of our community.

Come join us! As a result of internal movement at RVH, we are hiring a Temporary Full-Time Nursing Coordinator with our Administration Department.

Pay Grid: $54.57 - $66.33 /hour

Reporting to the Professional Practice Manager, the Nursing Coordinator assists the V.P. in the supervision and direction of patient care and assumes a leadership role in crisis intervention and ensures proper use of hospital resources and beds. The coordinator is accountable for all aspects of patient care and services within the hospital on shift. This accountability extends to the quality of care delivered; patient safety, as well as the efficient cost-effective utilization of hospital resources and mentoring/educating staff as needed. All responsibilities should be carried out according to the mission, vision and values of the hospital.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Support, implement and interpret the mission, vision, values and objectives of the hospital and the Patient Care Services department.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate patient care, human resources, environment, equipment and supplies on hours of shifts.
• Demonstrate adherence to legal and ethical standards.
• Analyse workload and plan staffing patterns for the coming shifts.The Coordinator is responsible for replacing all sick calls.
• Report all unusual occurrences/incidents and action taken to resolve them to the V.P. of Patient Care Services.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team, medical staff, department heads to investigate and resolve problems

during shift.

• Liaise with external partners: EMS, OPP, LTCH etc.
• Define and maintain clear lines of communication internally as well as with community agencies and professional organizations.
• Responds to client/family/visitor issues to problem solve & deescalate; But escalates to Senior Management or the appropriate unit manager as required
• Contribute actively to committees as required both internally and externally.
• Conduct all staff and patient interactions as well as management processes in a manner that recognizes the inherent dignity of the human person and follows mission, vision values of the hospital.
• Responsible for staffing all areas of hospital including satellite sites PRH & Barry’s Bay dialysis units.
• Responsible for booking escorts, augmenting staffing ratios to maintain safety on units in response to acuity and/or volume pressures or safety i.e. Form 1.
• Enact and lead all emergency response activities (including codes)
• The nursing coordinator is responsible for coaching/counselling and escalation to management or Senior Management as necessary.
• Counsel and discipline staff when required on shift.
• Ensure good working relationships are established with all employees and union contracts are followed.
• Staff safety. Monitor and ensure a safe environment for staff. It is every employee’s responsibility to identify, reduce and manage risk. Information will be shared regarding potential risks and to improve services.When incidents do occur, they are identified, reported and recorded in a timely manner to ensure ongoing improvements are made.
• Mentorship of new hires and junior staffing for safe care & risk mitigation.

Qualifications:

• Strong clinical skills and experience in Medical/Surgical and Emergency Room settings/Stepdown ICU/ECG Interpretation/critical care skill/ventilation/BIPAP.
• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Demonstrated knowledge of emergency, acute, intensive care and related skills and judgement.
• ACLS, C.P.R. and I.V. Certifications.
• Excellent communication, organizational and team leadership skills to effectively direct staff and co-ordinate the interdisciplinary plan of patient care and patient flow in the hospital.
• Demonstrated effective skills in the provision of family support integral to provide client-centered care.
• Familiarity with a unionized setting and staffing practices will be considered strong assets.
• Nursing leadership courses or evidence of continuing learning an asset.
• Ability to work independently and to perform duties in the physical demands of work area.
• Demonstrates effective use of a computer for EHR (EPIC) documentation purposes.

Everyone is Welcome

RVH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, background, culture, skills, perspectives, and experiences that are representative of our current and evolving population. We are passionate about fostering a workplace where all people feel welcome, can reach their full potential, and contribute their unique perspectives and experience to the success of the team.

Compliance with RVH vaccination policy and a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police check are required. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at [phone].