Nursing Coordinator – Emergency #519-26

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound is seeking a Nursing Coordinator for the Emergency Department. You will oversee daily department activities, supervise care provided by nursing and allied staff, and manage staffing, patient movement, and unit flow.

The role requires Ontario RN licensure, ACLS/PALS/CTAS/CPI, and at least 2 years of recent emergency nursing with leadership. A collaborative, safety-focused approach and commitment to Brightshores values are essential.

Qualifications

• Ontario College of Nurses registration is required.
• ACLS, PALS, CTAS, CPI, and Code Blue certifications.
• Physical assessment course or equivalent.
• Arrhythmia interpretation.
• Experience with staff scheduling and ONA/OPSEU contracts.
• Minimum 2 years emergency nursing experience.
• Leadership in a coordinator role preferred.
• Knowledge of Ontario Nursing Practice legislation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to coach staff and students.
• Participation in unit projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities in the Emergency Department.
• Coordinate staff scheduling and patient flow.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for patient care.
• Promote multidisciplinary communication and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with other departments and sites within Brightshores.

Skills

Nursing leadership

ACLS/PALS/CTAS/CPI

Communication

Assessment skills

Staff scheduling

Contracts knowledge

Leadership experience

Patient safety

Mentoring

Unit projects

Education

RN licensure (Ontario)

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE NOVEMBER 2027)

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $45.49 – $64.06
Reporting to the Manager of Emergency, the Nursing Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day activities in the Emergency Department. The Coordinator oversees the care given by other professionals in the department and provides direct care as required. The Coordinator is responsible for staff scheduling, patient movement and flow, daily staffing assignments, maintaining equipment and supplies necessary for the delivery of care, and will act as a role model for staff in promoting multi-disciplinary communication, co-ordination of care and implementation of evidence based best practice within the critical care unit. The Coordinator will be expect to participate in corporate committees and to work collaboratively with other departments and sites within the corporation.

Categories: Nursing
Location(s): Owen Sound
Types: Full Time Temporary
DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: ONA
STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE NOVEMBER 2027)
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $45.49 – $64.06
Reporting to the Manager of Emergency, the Nursing Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day activities in the Emergency Department. The Coordinator oversees the care given by other professionals in the department and provides direct care as required. The Coordinator is responsible for staff scheduling, patient movement and flow, daily staffing assignments, maintaining equipment and supplies necessary for the delivery of care, and will act as a role model for staff in promoting multi-disciplinary communication, co-ordination of care and implementation of evidence based best practice within the critical care unit. The Coordinator will be expect to participate in corporate committees and to work collaboratively with other departments and sites within the corporation.
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications
Required

• Ontario College of Nurses registration
• Successful completion of ACLS, PALS, CTAS, CPI, and Code Blue
• Physical Assessment Course or equivalent
• Arrhythmia interpretation
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience in staff scheduling and knowledge of ONA and OPSEU contracts
• Minimum 2 years recent Emergency nursing experience
• Recent experience in a coordinator or other leadership role
• Knowledge of, and experience with current legislation governing Nursing Clinical Practice in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Excellent assessment skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other health care processionals
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to coach and mentor new staff and students
• Willingness to participate in unit specific projects
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

Preferred

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing
• TNCC
• ENC Certification
• Participation in RNAO, ENAO, EN