Charge Nurse - CNS Inpatient Unit

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve.

The Charge Nurse provides front-line leadership to support high quality patient care by facilitating the day-to-day clinical functioning of a specific unit. In collaboration with unit leadership, the Charge Nurse facilitates the coordination of patient care activities. This responsibility includes but is not limited to:

• Delegating and overseeing the care provided by the health care team;
• Assigning, adjusting and overseeing work assignments of nursing, PSW, and clerical staff;
• Maintaining and enhancing safe working conditions;
• Modeling and promoting standards of nursing care and best practice;
• Advocating for the rights of patients, families and staff;
• Initiating dialog with the interdisciplinary care team and patients/families to enhance care.

The Charge Nurse may utilize well-established clinical skills in providing direct patient care as required.

What we offer:

• Regular Part-Time
• Rate of Pay: $45.64 per hour - $65.34 per hour
• Hours of work: 24.00 hours per week
• Optional enrollment in LHSC's Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Internal career progression and advancement opportunities across departments and sites
• Educational opportunities, scholarship programs, and workshops
• Health and wellness programs, including onsite workout facilities
• Staff parking rates and discounts with local merchants.

Qualifications:

• Current Certificate of General Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C)
• BScN preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years recent, related nursing experience in acute care
• Two (2) years recent, related nursing experience in Clinical Neurological Sciences preferred
• Training in Neuro Observation and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit preferred
• Recent experience working in the Clinical Neurosciences Nursing program preferred
• Recent experience in the "In Charge" or Charge Nurse role preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge and a high level of clinical competence in patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; professional, diplomatic, with a proven ability to build and sustain partnerships both internally and externally
• Facilitates leadership development and provides mentorship to nursing staff, novice and student nurses
• Demonstrates commitment to collaborative practice with interdisciplinary team and interdependent units
• Possesses a high level of Emotional Intelligence (EI)
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition, problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates sound professional judgment, initiative, and strong time management skills
• Flexible with the ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Demonstrates warmth, interest and empathy in interactions with patients and families
• Demonstrates proficiency in clinical knowledge and Nursing Standards and Guidelines
• Demonstrates understanding and application of evidence informed practice
• Demonstrates commitment to professional development and self-directed learning
• Demonstrates computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
• Demonstrates practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrates practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrates satisfactory work performance and attendance record

LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.