Team Leader, Emergency
Top Benefits
About the role
Competition Number
2025-ONA-032
Job Type
Full-time Interim
Hours
1.00 FTE
Rotating shift schedule
Classification
RN
Department
Emergency
Salary
$39.07 to $56.00 per hour
As per ONA Collective Agreement, plus additional compensation per Article 19.04 (b), the employee shall be paid a premium of four dollars ($4.00) per hour in addition to their regular salary and applicable premium allowance.
Closing Date
Ongoing until filled
Description
In collaboration with, and under the direction of the Manager of Emergency, the Emergency Educator/ Team Lead will play an integral role in planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing evidence-based education and direction to the healthcare team. The candidate will support staff by assisting with and allocating patient assignment.
The person in this position must have flexibility and promote harmony and teamwork. They will demonstrate competent clinical skills and will at times provide direct bedside care in the LWDH Emergency Department setting. The successful incumbent must have knowledge of and experience working within the RN Scope of Practice in emergency care. The candidate will participate in advancing emergency nursing skills, accreditation activities, quality and risk management and initiatives. The candidate will assess and manage data related to emergency care to identify trends and areas for quality improvement and guide project management.
They will ensure staff have the required education and training to succeed in the emergency environment. They will coordinate with staff to identify training needs, support ongoing training initiatives, orientation, and collaboration with community partners. The candidate will support and advance the goals of the National Emergency Nurses Association standards and Public Health Initiatives and All Nations Health Partners.
They will collaborate on policy, procedure, documentation, and order set development for new and ongoing clinical practices to meet accreditation standards. The incumbent will support and promote patient and family-centered emergency services and provide culturally safe/appropriate care for the community.
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.
Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:
-
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
-
Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided
-
A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility
-
Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!
Qualifications
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Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
-
Current Certification in BLS and demonstrated ongoing competence through annual recertification
-
Current certification in ACLS or completion within 3 months of hire
-
Current completion of Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) course
-
Maintain an active membership with National Emergency Nurses Association (NENA)
-
Current ENC(C) Certification or completion within 1 to 2 years of assuming the role and maintain the active certification
-
Current Certificate in TNCC, or completion when course is available
-
Certification in CPI in the last two years or completion when course is available
-
Current certification in ENPC or completion when the course is available
-
Current certification in PALS required when the course is available
-
Certification in IV Therapy with demonstrated ongoing competence
-
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a Critical Care Setting -Emergency Department is preferred
-
Strong leadership skills and qualities with the ability to provide guidance and mentorship to staff
-
Demonstrated skill in critical thinking and problem solving
-
Demonstrated well-developed verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills
-
Demonstrated competency in the skills of mediation, facilitation, negotiation, and delegation
-
Reliable attendance record
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
About Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital was founded in 1897, and was originally known as the Rat Portage Jubilee Hospital and then the Kenora General Hospital. Through the years a series of additions and renovations took place to meet the expanding needs of the population. On May 1, 1968, the St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kenora General Hospital amalgamated to form the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Treating well over 30,000 people per year, Lake of the Woods District Hospital is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay.
The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health, and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. It also manages a broad range of services including dialysis, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, ultrasound, addiction counseling and detoxification, a sexual assault centre, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, ambulance (land and dedicated air), palliative care and various education programs.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities. In recognition of the First Nations communities that it serves, the hospital is committed to ensuring that traditional native healing and culture are part of native health care, including a unique Native Healer Program that recognizes the spiritual component of aboriginal health care.
Our goal is to provide high quality patient care within the limits of our resources. Our healthcare team is made up of a wide range of dedicated, expert individuals who work along with your physician to provide you or your loved one with the best possible treatment. We are a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.
Team Leader, Emergency
Top Benefits
About the role
Competition Number
2025-ONA-032
Job Type
Full-time Interim
Hours
1.00 FTE
Rotating shift schedule
Classification
RN
Department
Emergency
Salary
$39.07 to $56.00 per hour
As per ONA Collective Agreement, plus additional compensation per Article 19.04 (b), the employee shall be paid a premium of four dollars ($4.00) per hour in addition to their regular salary and applicable premium allowance.
Closing Date
Ongoing until filled
Description
In collaboration with, and under the direction of the Manager of Emergency, the Emergency Educator/ Team Lead will play an integral role in planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing evidence-based education and direction to the healthcare team. The candidate will support staff by assisting with and allocating patient assignment.
The person in this position must have flexibility and promote harmony and teamwork. They will demonstrate competent clinical skills and will at times provide direct bedside care in the LWDH Emergency Department setting. The successful incumbent must have knowledge of and experience working within the RN Scope of Practice in emergency care. The candidate will participate in advancing emergency nursing skills, accreditation activities, quality and risk management and initiatives. The candidate will assess and manage data related to emergency care to identify trends and areas for quality improvement and guide project management.
They will ensure staff have the required education and training to succeed in the emergency environment. They will coordinate with staff to identify training needs, support ongoing training initiatives, orientation, and collaboration with community partners. The candidate will support and advance the goals of the National Emergency Nurses Association standards and Public Health Initiatives and All Nations Health Partners.
They will collaborate on policy, procedure, documentation, and order set development for new and ongoing clinical practices to meet accreditation standards. The incumbent will support and promote patient and family-centered emergency services and provide culturally safe/appropriate care for the community.
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.
Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:
-
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
-
Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided
-
A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility
-
Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!
Qualifications
-
Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
-
Current Certification in BLS and demonstrated ongoing competence through annual recertification
-
Current certification in ACLS or completion within 3 months of hire
-
Current completion of Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) course
-
Maintain an active membership with National Emergency Nurses Association (NENA)
-
Current ENC(C) Certification or completion within 1 to 2 years of assuming the role and maintain the active certification
-
Current Certificate in TNCC, or completion when course is available
-
Certification in CPI in the last two years or completion when course is available
-
Current certification in ENPC or completion when the course is available
-
Current certification in PALS required when the course is available
-
Certification in IV Therapy with demonstrated ongoing competence
-
Minimum three (3) years of experience in a Critical Care Setting -Emergency Department is preferred
-
Strong leadership skills and qualities with the ability to provide guidance and mentorship to staff
-
Demonstrated skill in critical thinking and problem solving
-
Demonstrated well-developed verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills
-
Demonstrated competency in the skills of mediation, facilitation, negotiation, and delegation
-
Reliable attendance record
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
About Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital was founded in 1897, and was originally known as the Rat Portage Jubilee Hospital and then the Kenora General Hospital. Through the years a series of additions and renovations took place to meet the expanding needs of the population. On May 1, 1968, the St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kenora General Hospital amalgamated to form the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Treating well over 30,000 people per year, Lake of the Woods District Hospital is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay.
The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health, and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. It also manages a broad range of services including dialysis, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, ultrasound, addiction counseling and detoxification, a sexual assault centre, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, ambulance (land and dedicated air), palliative care and various education programs.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities. In recognition of the First Nations communities that it serves, the hospital is committed to ensuring that traditional native healing and culture are part of native health care, including a unique Native Healer Program that recognizes the spiritual component of aboriginal health care.
Our goal is to provide high quality patient care within the limits of our resources. Our healthcare team is made up of a wide range of dedicated, expert individuals who work along with your physician to provide you or your loved one with the best possible treatment. We are a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.