Unit Coordinator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Unit Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination of patient care, coordination of nursing staff and resources on all shifts, facilitating patient flow, maintaining data accountability and acting as a steward for developing and facilitating the family-centered care approach with the Women & Children's program. This position will be focused in the obstetrical department but will include some cross-unit coverage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
* Current B.C.L.S.;
* Recent & related Charge Nurse Experience required (must be within the last 2-3 years);
* Proven experience with staff scheduling (ONA and CUPE), patient flow and patient assignments;
* Successful completion of a post-graduate Paediatric and/or Perinatal Nursing program; preferred
* Proven knowledge of paediatric pathophysiology, especially related to medically complex child and developmental needs of children age newborn-18 years old;
* Minimum 3 years' experience in the Women & Children's Healthcare program, required
* Minimum 3 years experience in Labour and Delivery within the last 3 years, required;
* Current FHS certification, required
* Current NRP certification, required;
* PALS certification, preferred;
* Proven skills in advanced fetal monitoring, current neonatal resuscitation certification, competency in epidural/spinal pain management and induction/augmentation of labour with oxytocin required;
* Experience in the scrub and circulating role for Caesarean births or enrolled in a Perioperative nursing course, required;
* Understanding and compliance with ORNAC standards
* Demonstrated leadership, teaching and mentorship skills;
* Leadership development courses (i.e. Leading Edge, Crucial Conversations), preferred
* Quality improvement initiation/ project management experience, preferred
* Effective organizational; planning; prioritization and time management skills;
* Demonstrated ability to deal with multiple competing demands with ability to maintain composure in stressful situations;
* Demonstrated problem solving; critical thinking and decision making skills;
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills that enables you to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community;
* Proven ability to work well independently;
* Ability to advocate for quality based patient outcomes within an interdisciplinary team environment;
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
* Demonstrated commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public;
* Demonstrated understanding of and, commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety program and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education sessions;
* B.Sc.N, preferred;

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.

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