Team Lead - Medical/Surgical/ICU Unit (Full-time Permanent)

Description

The Registered Nurse Team Lead for 3E (Med/Surg) and Intensive Care Unit is the clinical leader in both departments and facilitates the day-to-day clinical operations in collaboration with the Patient Care Manager and the Interdisciplinary Team, patients and families.

The Registered Nurse Team Lead will provide clinical leadership to achieve exemplary care of patients and families in the medical / surgical unit and ICU, leading a team of healthcare professionals, and collaborating with various departments to ensure patient care is provided at the highest standard With the RN Team Lead position, you will work to create a positive patient and family centered environment, play a pivotal role in the day-to-day management of the unit, supporting staff development, quality improvement initiatives, and maintaining a safe, compassionate environment for both patients and staff.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Why Kenora?

Imagine working where the water meets the sky, with stunning lakefront views right outside your window. At our hospital, you’ll enjoy the perfect balance of professional fulfillment and lakeside serenity. Whether you’re taking a peaceful walk by the shore during breaks, kayaking after work, or simply soaking in the tranquil beauty, working on a lake offers a unique lifestyle that blends relaxation with productivity. Come join a team that values both your career and your well-being in a setting that inspires both work and play.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation - because you deserve a great work-life balance Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Wellness perks - on-site gym, physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program, and staff wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current Certification in BCLS, ACLS, IV Therapy and Blood Glucose Monitoring
• Demonstrated skill in critical thinking and problem solving those results in expected outcomes
• Demonstrated well-developed verbal and written communications skills and organizational skills
• Demonstrated competency in the skills of mediation, facilitation, negotiation, and delegation
• Demonstrated sound understanding of the Principles of Continuous Quality Improvement
• Ability to function independently as a Registered Nurse on a Medical/Surgical Unit, preferred ability to function independently as a Registered Nurse in ICU
• Evidence of personal and professional growth through continuing education
• Reliable attendance record
• Minimum of 3 years working in an acute Medical/Surgical setting
• Preferred competency in wound care

Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393