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Charge Nurse – Seniors, Hospice and Palliative Care

Hamilton, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 4, 2026
1 position

$42–$47 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 3+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Charge Nurse provides clinical leadership and direct nursing care within an assisted living environment, ensuring safe and person-centred care. They are responsible for supervising staff, managing medication safety, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resident health outcomes.

Job details

Hours: Regular hours are typically Monday to Friday during business hours. Flexibility is required to meet operational, resident, and family needs, including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and after-hours availability. Rate of Pay: 41.84 – 46.50 plus $ 2 charge nurse premium. Reason For Posting: The posting is for an existing/ new position Who We Are At Good Shepherd, we are committed to providing hope and enhancing dignity and self-determination for individuals and families. To learn more about Good Shepherd, visit our website at www.goodshepherdcentres.ca This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd – Seniors, Hospice, Palliative Care division. How You Will Make an Impact Under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Charge Nurse provides clinical leadership and direct nursing care within a dynamic Assisted Living environment. The role supports residents, families, PSWs, and the interdisciplinary team while ensuring safe, compassionate, person-centred care and continuous quality improvement. Assumes additional responsibilities, projects or areas of accountability over time. Provide clinical supervision, guidance, coaching, mentorship, and competency development to PSWs and other team members. This includes participating directly in resident care when required. Develop, implement, and regularly update person-centred care plans based on resident needs and CNO standards Working to full scope of practice, you will provide holistic nursing assessments, health checks, vital sign assessments, nursing interventions, clinical emergency response, and ongoing monitoring of resident conditions Assign and direct care activities based on resident needs, staff competencies, and applicable standards Oversee medication administration and medication safety, including investigating medication errors, incidents, and near misses and implementing corrective actions Facilitate care planning, family meetings, and case conferences and collaborate with physicians, pharmacies, healthcare providers, social services, and community partners to optimize resident care Support residents and families through health teaching, problem-solving, safety planning, harm reduction, and access to essential resources Build therapeutic relationships with residents and their families while respecting resident confidentiality, choice, autonomy, dignity, and individual preferences Identify staff learning and development needs and collaborate with the Clinical Nurse Manager regarding performance concerns and development plans Promote health education, disease prevention, quality of life, and continuous quality improvement Accurately document assessments, care plans, interventions, outcomes, incidents, and required statistics while maintaining confidentiality of personal health information Communicate significant changes in resident condition and coordinate appropriate interventions Mentor and support students, volunteers, and other members of the care team Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, learning, and professional practice Observe all Good Shepherd health and safety requirements and comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations What You'll Bring to Our Team Graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Minimum 3 years of clinical experience working with older adults and individuals with diverse and complex health and psychosocial needs Minimum 3 years of experience in community, homecare, or other healthcare settings Experience in a clinical leadership role Demonstrated leadership through quality improvement, mentorship, and training initiatives Strong nursing assessment, care planning, intervention, crisis management, and risk management skills Strong understanding of the needs of individuals facing personal and structural barriers to accessing and maintaining housing Excellent understanding of a harm reduction approach to care Strong communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, time management, and organizational skills Ability to work independently and effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team Computer literacy, including electronic medical record applications Commitment to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and the mission and values of Good Shepherd Centres Fluency in a language in addition to English is an asset What We Offer Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Staff recognition programs and access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE / FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere Make a difference and provide HOPE Extended Health Benefits Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone. Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve. Good Shepherd welcomes and encourages applications from all people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you need accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 905-528-5877.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience with older adults and previous experience in a leadership role are required.

Benefits

• Extended Health Benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Family Assistance Program • Professional Development Support • Staff Recognition Programs • Self-care Supports