QUALIFICATIONS

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
• Nurse registered in the Province of New Brunswick
• Post graduate education in administration or an equivalent combination of education and managerial experience.
• Nursing administration certification desired
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience
• Effective interpersonal/communication skills which include verbal, non-verbal, written.
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel)
• Demonstrates an ability to identify and solve problems, use initiative and sound judgement to reach quality decisions.
• High regard for confidentiality
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a team lead role or manager, coupled with 3 years clinical nursing experience required.
• Broad understanding of patient care processes
• Able to apply principles of managerial and leadership theory.
• Must be flexible with work scheduling.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with groups as well as independently.
• Committed to continuous professional development.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record

JOB PURPOSE

The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients throughout the organization on the assigned shift. The Nursing Supervisor plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates all intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities, making critical decisions about global staff issues and operations that impact patient care on assigned shift. This position is the designated on-site hospital administrator after normal business hours and therefore is responsible for all activities within the hospital in the absence of administration and/or department managers. This position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice and exceptional leadership abilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Nursing Supervisor is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Evaluating facility risks, reporting, and liaising with senior leadership/admin on call
• Evaluating nursing resources and trends for the best utilization of existing resources, including PCA1’s
• Reviewing staffing assignments after hours across the inpatient units and making recommendations, changing assignments, when necessary, based on changes in census, acuity, sick calls, etc.
• Managing bed flow after regular business hours
• Acting as the highest level of decision making after hours within nursing for current situation to meet patient care needs.
• Acting as a clinical resource for staff when they require direction/input, supporting staff in the interpretation of practices and policies.
• Having a leadership role in clinical and non-clinical emergencies
• Participating in project work as relating to staffing, bed flow, and other duties as required
• Developing and maintaining good public relation skills with patients, public hospital staff and physicians.
• Participates in Emergency Preparedness, Planning, Education and Response.