POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Nurse Manager of the Fracture and Orthopedic Clinic the Charge Nurse works in a leadership position and is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the Clinic by planning, directing and coordinating all patient related care. The position requires the Registered Nurse to work with a reasonable degree of independence in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. The Charge nurse is responsible for ensuring clinic flow, staff schedules and staffing on day-to-day basis, teaching pre-operative total hip/knee class, working in the clinic as a frontline staff and assisting with clerical duties as required. Other duties include triaging referrals, responding to patient and family concerns/questions, investigating and resolving complaints, coordinating with community partners such as Long-term care, LHIN, ICC and involvement in studies and research initiatives. The Charge nurse role models’ professional values, beliefs and attributes in accordance with the SJHH mission and College of Nurses standards.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• BScN required
• 5 years Orthopaedic nursing experience required including familiarity with total joint replacements, fractures, musculoskeletal injury and prescribed treatments
• Familiarity with casting, splinting, dressings, injections, preparing for and assisting with minor surgical procedures, specimen collection
• Evidence of leadership ability, including past experience as a charge nurse/clinical leader/resource for the team
• Physical and mental ability to work in fast paced, high-volume clinic in front line and supervisory role (bending, lifting, walking, standing, mental capacity)
• Ability to organize and prioritize patient care activities with an ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations and risk mitigation.
• Strong problem solving, conflict resolution, time management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team model
• Providing education related to orthopaedic treatments and discharge instructions/follow-up care to patients and families (e.g. cast care, brace and appliance application, wound care, osteoporosis, injections, crutch use, etc).
• Maintaining inventory of orthopaedic supplies and devices (adjusting quotas, ordering supplies.), ensuring equipment and supplies are adequate, in safe working order, and coordinating repair and replacement.
• Manages expenditures to remain within budget guidelines
• Coordination of clinic bookings, surgeon blocks
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with members of the interdisciplinary team, patients/clients and families required
• Fosters effective employee and labour relations through knowledgeable interpretation of hospital policies and collective agreements
• Supports staff in problem solving and decision making, providing coaching and feedback in a positive and supportive manner
• Initiates and leads change effectively within the program by systematically evaluating the quality and effectiveness of practice and procedures
• Reviews and revises policies and procedures that will ensure excellent delivery of service
• Working collaboratively on organizational initiatives such Same Day Surgery total joint program
• Demonstrated computer software skills with knowledge of Epic, PACS, MS word, Clinical Connect, incident reporting systems, internet searches, PowerPoint
• Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development
• Evidence of good attendance and work record essential
• Conducts other duties as assigned by the manager
  St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.
  St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.
  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.

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