Charge Nurse, Temporary Full Time, Rehabilitation - Lakeview 1

Job summary

Coordinates high-quality, interprofessional patient care on an assigned unit, supports staff, and provides frontline clinical expertise. Assigns staff to patients, ensures shift-to-shift transfer of care, liaises with the interprofessional team, and coordinates care and family conferences.

Job details

Job Code: 28087 Status: Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months) Location: Providence Care Hospital Union: ONA PCH Wage: $45.64 - $64.66 Posting Period: October 22, 2026 - October 28, 2026 The Charge Nurse is an experienced Registered Nurse who works under the direction of the Program Manager to coordinate the delivery of high quality inter-professional patient/client centered care on an assigned unit. The Charge Nurse supports the efficient operation of the unit and facilitates change through continuous quality improvement to meet the care needs of our patients/clients. Skills And Qualifications Required Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred and current, unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario 2 - 5 years recent and related clinical experience Previous experience in leadership roles Previous participation on inter-professional committees Position Responsibilities Supports and empowers staff as a role model, to contribute to the delivery of high quality care. Provides clinical front-line expertise in all aspects of care delivery within the unit. Promotes the use of the College of Nurses of Ontario Three Factor Framework (client, nurse and environment) for patient/client assignment decision-making. Assists the Program Manager in providing leadership within the practice setting by ensuring compliance of self and others with professional standards, legislation and the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Care. Assigns staff-patient/client assignments, using the College of Nurses "Three Factor Framework". Ensures transfer of care for all patients/ clients has been completed at beginning and end of shift. Reports any concerns about staff not participating in shift change report to the Program Manager or delegate. Liaises daily with inter-professional team members regarding patient/client care issues. Coordinates, prepares for and participates in inter-professional care conferences and family conferences and other meetings/conferences as required; schedules/records next conference date. Why Work At Providence Care Hospital Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research Committed to people centred approach to care delivery Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) State of the Art Building with on-site parking On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality Employee & Family Assistance Program Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process. Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.

What you’ll do

Coordinates high-quality, interprofessional patient care on an assigned unit, supports staff, and provides frontline clinical expertise. Assigns staff to patients, ensures shift-to-shift transfer of care, liaises with the interprofessional team, and coordinates care and family conferences.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree in Nursing is preferred, along with current unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and 2–5 years of recent, related clinical experience. Previous leadership experience and participation on interprofessional committees are also required.

Benefits

• Percentage In Lieu Of Benefits And Vacation
• Healthcare Of Ontario Pension Plan
• On-Site Parking
• Employee And Family Assistance Program
• Education, Mentorship, And Bursary Opportunities

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Clinical Nursing
• Leadership
• Patient-Centered Care
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Staff Empowerment
• Clinical Expertise
• Patient Assignment
• Care Coordination
• Shift Handover
• Quality Improvement
• Professional Standards Compliance
• Care Conferences
• Family Conferences

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

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