Charge Nurse - CNS Inpatient Unit

Posting Period

Open:         April 3, 2025

Deadline:    April 16, 2025

ONA

This position is covered by a collective agreement.  Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this bargaining unit.

Department Name

CNS Inpatient Unit

Reporting to the Manager, 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; and initiating dialog with the interdisciplinary care team and patients/families to enhance care. The Charge Nurse, utilizing well-refined clinical skills, excellent interpersonal communication skills and problem-solving abilities, will work closely with all team members as a resource, facilitating learning opportunities and providing input for performance appraisals. Charge Nurse competencies include Quality, Safety and Service Orientation, Emotional Intelligence and Assertiveness, Clinical Expertise, Impact and Influence, Holding Self and Others Accountable, and Developing Others. The Charge Nurse may utilize well-established clinical skills in providing direct patient care as required

All interested applicants are encouraged to contact Recruitment@lhsc.on.ca to schedule a job shadow opportunity to learn more about this position and department. Job shadows are an effective way to learn the day-to-day responsibilities of the position, identify skills and learning required for the role, ask questions, and meet team members of the department. This optional (voluntary) job shadow is unpaid and must be completed on personal time. 

Regular Part Time

Rate of Pay:      $43.33 per hour - $62.04 per hour

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C) for which you can provide proof upon request
• 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 by cultivating an environment conducive to growth and learning
• Demonstrates commitment to collaborative practice with interdisciplinary team and interdependent units
• Possesses a high level of Emotional Intelligence (EI) that includes a well-developed sense of self and social awareness, empathy, and resiliency to adapt to rapidly changing situations while fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect
• Excellent decision making, problem recognition, problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates sound professional judgment, initiative, and strong time management skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities
• 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 and the ability to be an effective patient advocate
• 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 practice and commitment to LHSC's Vision, Purpose, and Values
• Demonstrates satisfactory work performance and attendance record

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC. 

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

Teaching, Learning and Research:

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

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. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee's accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.

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