Nursing Coordinator – Emergency #519-26

Brightshores; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightshores in Owen Sound is seeking a Nursing Coordinator for the Emergency Department. The role reports to the Manager of Emergency and oversees care provided by clinical staff, with direct patient care as needed.

You will manage staff scheduling, patient movement and flow, daily assignments, and maintain equipment and supplies while promoting evidence-based practice. You will participate in corporate committees and collaborate with other departments to ensure safe, high-quality care and

Qualifications

• Ontario College of Nurses registration is required.
• ACLS, PALS, CTAS, CPI and Code Blue certifications are required.
• Minimum 2 years recent Emergency nursing experience; leadership role preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with patients, families and other health care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities in the Emergency Department.
• Coordinate staff scheduling, patient movement and flow, and daily staffing assignments.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for delivery of care.
• Promote evidence-based best practices and participate in corporate committees.

Skills

Nursing registration

ACLS

PALS

CTAS

CPI

Code Blue

Physical assessment

Arrhythmia interpretation

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Staff scheduling

Contracts knowledge (ONA/OPSEU)

Emergency nursing (2+ yrs)

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

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 skillsCommitment 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