JOB DESCRIPTION

The senior charge nurse supports the nurse manager in the planning, coordinating, and evaluating the operational, fiscal, and personnel activities within defined areas of practice to ensure the provision of quality patient care 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The senior charge nurse advocates for and allocates available resources to promote efficient, effective, safe, and compassionate nursing care based on current standards of practice. The senior charge nurse supports the nurse manager in managing the unit budget. The senior charge nurse promotes shared decision‑making on the unit level. The senior charge nurse collaborates with unit‑based dyad and triad partners from operations and medical team to ensure smooth running of the unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates competence in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs.
• Liaises with the Nurse Manager/Nurse Supervisor to ensure the patien...