Team Lead Registered Nurse

Stevenson Memorial Hospital; Alliston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Alliston seeks a part-time Team Lead - Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate coordinates patient care and supports unit activities, ensuring high-quality care. Responsibilities include staff mentoring, compliance with healthcare initiatives, and patient flow management. Qualified individuals with active RN registration, strong assessment, and leadership skills are encouraged to apply. Flexibility for shifts is required.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses.
• Five years of current acute/cardiac care nursing experience required.
• Proficient in Meditech and Carescape Monitoring System.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and oversee unit activities.
• Ensure compliance with hospital initiatives.
• Develop daily nurse/patient assignments.

Skills

Excellent assessment skills

Communication skills

IV therapy initiation and maintenance

Problem-solving abilities

Decision-making

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse with good standing

Current BCLS certificate

ACLS certification

CC1 and CC2 certifications

Five years acute/cardiac care nursing experience

Tools

Meditech

Carescape Monitoring System

Job description

Overview

Job Summary The Team Leader works collaboratively with the Manager and the Medicine/Surgical team including physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and support staff to provide leadership that reflects the organization’s Vision, Mission, Values, and strategic goals.

Job Summary The Team Leader is responsible for coordinating patient care and overseeing all unit activities. By offering leadership and support to all team members, the Team Leader ensures that every patient admitted to Med Surg receives the highest quality of care. As an active member of the program’s leadership team, the Team Leader will participate in staff and team meetings, as well as unit- and hospital-wide initiatives (e.g., Bedside Shift Reporting). Working closely with the Manager, the Team Leader helps ensure appropriate staffing levels, skill mix, and delegation of daily operations, while maintaining a focus on delivering safe, patient-centered, high-quality care. The Team Leader fosters collaboration among patients, families, staff, physicians, and external partners to promote evidence-based practices, effective patient flow, and a positive care experience.

Job Details

• Job Number: J0126-0419
• Job Title: Team Lead - Registered Nurse
• Job Type: Part Time
• Job Location: Alliston
• Job Category: Nursing
• Number Of Open Positions: 2
• Department: Medicine
• Union: ONA
• Salary: $40.24 - $57.68/Hour
• Fte: 0.5

Responsibilities

• Provides support, leadership and teambuilding
• Attends and/or leads daily team huddles independently and in collaboration with the Manager. Commitment to leading huddle in the absence of the Manager including discussion of hospital and unit initiatives, performance data and dialogue with invited guests
• Ensures compliance with unit/hospital initiatives through participation and observation (e.g. Bedside shift to shift report, Hand Hygiene etc.)
• Coordinates the flow of department demonstrating the ability to be flexible and creative to ensure timely, safe care to patients
• Actively participates in resolving Risk Management File (RL6) submissions and provides Manager with report
• Participates in evaluating and planning interventions to decrease risk of future incidents or near misses
• Assumes role of Control Person in all Emergency Codes, providing clinical expertise
• Participates in maintaining statistical data as required by the program
• Fosters an environment that enables communication, creative thinking and participation by modeling approachability and visibility
• Ability to provide mentoring, guidance, acts as a resource and role model to both novice and experienced nurses within the unit on issues related to patient flow and CNO professional Standards
• Monitors and ensures compliance with clinical standards as well as unit-based policies and procedures and clinical practice guidelines
• Works with leadership to implement and sustain process improvement initiatives
• Ensures staff and patient safety through knowledge of Code policies and procedures
• Participates in case reviews to support staff development and improve patient care
• Coordinates patient/staff assignment
• Develops daily nurse/patient assignments ensuring that the assignment reflects RN or RPN scope of practice, experience and knowledge of the type of care required for the unit
• Fills daily staffing needs in collaboration with clerk, staffing office and program manager as required
• Re-evaluates Enhanced Observation needs in conjunction with team and Primary Care RN on a shift by shift basis
• Adjusts nurse/patient assignments as needed to ensure safety, balance, and the minimization of overtime
• Ensure breaks are planned around actual or anticipated patient activity, ensuring a safe working environment and adherence to the collective agreement
• Coordinates patient flow in collaboration with the ADT nurse by facilitating the timely admission, transfer and discharge of patients
• Coordinates admissions, transfers in, transfers out and discharges with the ADT nurse, ER team leader, sending facilities, and receiving facilities
• Determines Expected Date of Discharge (EDD) for new admissions and transfers, and place EDD in the EMR and on the patient whiteboard
• Coordinates multidisciplinary team to identify barriers to discharge and act upon them to provide resolution prior to EDD
• Coordinates and lead daily bullet rounds (ensuring compliance with goal of 30 minute timeframe)
• Ensure all quality initiatives and safety checks are completed as needed (daily, weekly, monthly)

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicates and Collaborates with the Clinical Manager
• Assists primary nurse in communication with MRP and specialists in their absence, by ensuring patient updates are received from each nurse
• Participates as a member of the Medicine Quality Committee, Staff Meetings and other committees to disseminate messages from these committees to the team
• Provides Manager updates on patient care issues including family, substitute decision maker, POA etc.
• Notifies Manager of potential complaints
• Informs Manager of staffing concerns
• Makes Manager aware of supply and equipment issues
• Informs Manager of trends affecting patient flow
• Provides Manager of initial investigation of risk issues
• Actively involved in Medicine Quality and Senior Friendly initiatives

Qualifications And Experience

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses (CNO) as a Registered Nurse
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate is required
• Current ACLS
• CC1 required. CC2 preferred
• Management of Aggressive Behaviour or equivalent preferred
• Certificate in Gentle Persuasive Approach preferred
• Five (5) years current acute/cardiac care nursing experience required
• Active participation in Medicine Quality Committee and/or other leadership teams considered an asset
• Proficient in Meditech and Carescape Monitoring System
• Additional Leadership, Management, Conflict Resolution courses would be an asset
• In-depth knowledge of LEAN methodology - Green Belt certification preferred

Skills And Abilities

• IV therapy initiation and maintenance (parenteral therapy).
• Demonstrates excellent assessment, communication, organization, problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to function both independently and as an inter-professional team member in a fast paced demanding environment
• Demonstrates a strong abilities to facilitate patient and family-centered care and establish therapeutic relationships
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients, family and staff
• Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
• It is the responsibility of all employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace
• Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism and confidentiality
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) of Stevenson Memorial Hospital

Our Values

• Integrity - We adhere to the highest ethical principles
• Compassion - We respond to our patients’ needs with empathy
• Accountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community
• Respect - We embrace the diversity of our patients, staff and community
• Excellence - We support a culture of distinction

Hours of Work

This position requires flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends, and both 8- and 12-hour tours, as determined by unit needs. The Team Leader must also be prepared to assume a full patient assignment and provide direct patient care as required.

Other

Stevenson Memorial Hospital is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply including visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2s+ persons, and anyone else who will contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request by notifying Human Resources at [phone] ext 3354.

As part of our mandatory screening process, SMH will require professional references, verification of academic training and professional accreditation along with a current vulnerable sector screening check. (or Criminal Record Check – dependent on role.)

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