Nursing Coordinator – Emergency #612-25

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Nursing Coordinator for the Emergency Department. This full-time, temporary role involves overseeing daily operations, coordinating care, and leading staff within the emergency team. Candidates should possess a valid Ontario College of Nurses registration, effective communication, and a minimum of 2 years of recent emergency nursing experience. A commitment to professional development and patient safety is essential. This position offers a competitive wage rate of $44.48 - $62.65 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have Ontario College of Nurses registration.
• Successful completion of ACLS, PALS, CTAS, CPI, and Code Blue is required.
• Minimum of 2 years recent Emergency nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of the Emergency Department.
• Participate in corporate committees.
• Coordinate care and implement evidence-based best practices.

Skills

Ontario College of Nurses registration

ACLS, PALS, CTAS, CPI, and Code Blue completed

Experience in staff scheduling

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Leadership and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of current legislation governing Nursing Clinical Practice

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: ONA

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

WAGE RATE: $44.48 - $62.65

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, coordination of care and implementation of evidence based best practice within the critical care unit. The Coordinator will be expected 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
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• 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

Preferred

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