Team Leader, Emergency (Full-time Permanent)

Lake of the Woods District Hospital; Kenora; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a forward-thinking healthcare facility as a Registered Nurse Team Lead in the Emergency Department. This pivotal role involves overseeing clinical operations, ensuring exemplary patient care, and fostering a safe, collaborative environment. You will work closely with a diverse team to enhance patient experiences while implementing evidence-based practices. Embrace the opportunity to lead and mentor staff in a supportive setting that values professional development and community engagement. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in dynamic environments, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

3 weeks paid vacation

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Desjardin Group Life Insurance

Green Shield Canada extended health benefits

Access to staff physiotherapy

Onsite gym

Employee LifeWorks Program

Staff wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in a Critical Care Setting, preferably in Emergency Department.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and facilitate day-to-day operations in the Emergency Department.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Certification in BLS

Certification in ACLS

Certification in IV Therapy

Job description

Competition Number: 2024-ONA-014

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

Hours: 1.00 FTE, Rotating shift schedule

Classification: RN

Department: Emergency

Salary: $39.07 to $56.00 per hour, As per ONA Collective Agreement, plus additional compensation per Article 19.04 (d)

Closing Date: Ongoing until filled

Description

The Registered Nurse Team Lead in the Emergency Department (ED) is the clinical leader in the Emergency Department and facilitates the day-to-day clinical operations in collaboration with the Patient Care Manager and the Emergency Department Team, patients, and families in a Northern Setting.

The Registered Nurse Team Lead for the Emergency Department will provide clinical leadership to achieve exemplary care of patients and families in the Emergency Department. You will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to meet optimal patient and departmental needs. With the ED team lead position, you will work to create a positive patient and family-centered environment, with an emphasis on patient safety that both mitigates risk and fosters relationships.

You will work in an environment that uses evidence-based clinical practice, supports a positive environment for staff, interdisciplinary colleagues, community partners, and families while meeting the needs of our culturally diverse community. You will work to assign resources according to patient acuity and perform direct patient care activities according to the needs of the Emergency department. The role is new and will continue to evolve.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities.

Why Work with LWDH?

In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee LifeWorks Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Current Certification in BLS and demonstrated ongoing competence through annual recertification
• Current certification in ACLS or completion within 3 months of hire
• Current completion of Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) course
• Maintain an active membership with National Emergency Nurses Association (NENA)
• Current ENC(C) Certification or completion within 1 to 2 years of assuming the role
• Current Certificate in TNCC, or completion when course is available
• Certification in CPI in the last two years or completion when course is available
• Current certification in ENPC or completion when the course is available
• Current certification in PALS required when the course is available
• Certification in IV Therapy with demonstrated ongoing competence
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a Critical Care Setting - Emergency Department is preferred
• Strong leadership skills and qualities with the ability to provide guidance and mentorship to staff
• Demonstrated skill in critical thinking and problem solving
• Demonstrated well-developed verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills
• Demonstrated competency in the skills of mediation, facilitation, negotiation, and delegation
• Reliable attendance record

Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393