Nurse Manager

Prince Edward Island is renowned for its integrated community and collaborative-based care, exemplified by the province-wide "One Island Health System.

Embrace an innovative healthcare system and enjoy the unique lifestyle that PEI offers.

Health PEI has an opening for a Nurse Manager . This is a permanent, full-time position located at Western Hospital, Alberton Prince Edward Island .

The candidate will be responsible for :

Manages and oversees the medical inpatient and palliative care beds as well as the Emergency Department at Western Hospital.

Provides leadership and support to the Clinical Leads for these units.

• Ensures that all principles and established Standards of Nursing Practice are consistent with the goals and the strategic plan for Community Hospitals West and Health PEI.
• Provides onsite daily support to the nursing staff and manages staff meetings regularly.
• Planning and implementing effective and efficient delivery of patient and family focused nursing care.
• Responsible for long range strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing services.
• Identifies and develops nursing policies and procedures according to evidence-based practice and in collaboration with the Community Hospitals West Nursing Policy and Procedure Committee.
• Fosters professional development and ensures that all nursing staff work within their scope of practice.
• Develops and implements quality improvement initiatives.
• Participates in the recruitment and retention of staff by actively supporting, accommodating and mentoring students.
• Prepares quarterly and annual reports for the Director of Nursing and / or Administrator as required.
• Provides leadership to a number of committees relevant to Medical / Palliative Care and Emergency Department teams.
• Takes leadership role in; monitoring safety in the workplace, monitoring medical equipment and the use of the equipment, and implementing corrective strategies where staff / patient safety is at risk.
• Determining staffing needs, participating in the staffing process, performing performance appraisals, and maintaining regular staffing rotations.
• Communicates and collaborates with other on-site managers to ensure the provision of quality care for patients.
• Works collaboratively with Human resources and the Director of Nursing to address and resolve performance and other HR related issues as they arise.
• Managers Assume after hours calls with the Director of Nursing; and other related duties.

The successful candidate for this position should have :

• Must possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and extensive progressive and successful clinical experience.
• Must have current registration with the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in acute care nursing.
• Knowledge of professional practice and evidence-based care.
• Experience in planning and policy development as well as financial and human resource management.
• Program planning, development and evaluation skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated decision making, analytical, leadership, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• A good previous work and attendance record.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing would be considered an asset.
• Experience in the role would be considered an asset.
• Supervisory / Management / Leadership experience is preferred.
• Experience in Medical / palliative care is an asset.
• Experience in Emergency Department care is an asset.

Salary and Hours :

• Salary Range : $45.09 - $55.46 per hour (Level 20N - Excluded)
• Hours : 75.0 hours Bi-weekly / Monday to Friday 8 a.m. 4 p.m. / On Call / Some Evening and Weekend Work May Be Required.

Incentives :

Relocation Assistance : may be available for part- or full-time candidates.