Registered Nurse Class Supervisor (Rncsu) Pcn 1154906

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 staffing 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.

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
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel)
• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a first-line manager is desired, 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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates facility risks, reports, and liaises with senior leadership/admin on call
• Evaluates nursing resources and trends for the best utilization of existing resources, including observational care needs
• Liaises with managers on immediate staffing needs 0-48hrs, reviews staffing assignments across the inpatient units and makes recommendations, adjusts assignments when necessary, based on changes in census, acuity, sick calls, etc.
• Acts as a clinical resource for staff when they require direction/input; supports staff in the interpretation of practices and policies
• Leadership role in clinical and non-clinical emergencies
• Acts as a clinical resource to prioritize bed assignments, ensures safe and timely patient placement, manages bed flow, and provides direction/input to ensure effective bed utilization
• Responsible for providing leadership, supervision and direction to admitting, ED and nursing units during critical bed shortages
• Rounds on units to identify barriers to bed availability/placement and collaborates with healthcare team to resolve challenges and enhance patient flow
• Acts as the highest level of decision making after hours within nursing for current situation to meet patient care needs
• Participates in project work as related to staffing, bed flow, and other duties as required
• Develops and maintains good public relation skills with patients, public hospital staff, and physicians

COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Interpersonal Relations
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Results Orientation
• Stress Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Effective interpersonal/communication skills which include verbal, non-verbal, written
• High regard for confidentiality
• Ability to identify and solve problems, use initiative and sound judgement to reach quality decisions

If a candidate's primary language of communication is not English, an English Language Proficiency Evaluation is required for all postings (Reading, Writing and Oral).

Interested? Apply Today?

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.