Clinical Team Lead Nurse

Christenson Group of Companies•Rocky Mountain House, AB

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Team Lead Nurse is a permanent, full-time position (1.0 FTE) responsible for providing direct resident care, monitoring residents with complex medical needs, and coordinating various aspects of care and team leadership. This role involves direct patient interaction, documentation, specimen collection, communication with team members and external parties, and leadership in training, orientation, and staff supervision. The position also requires participation in meetings, maintaining confidentiality, and responding to emergencies and changes in resident condition. The Clinical Team Lead Nurse partners with the Director of Care to ensure standards are met, audits are completed, and effective employee relations are maintained.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse, experience in gerontology preferred
Current membership in good standing with CLPNA/CRNA and CPR/BCLS for healthcare providers is required
Clear police information check, with the vulnerable sector, dated within the last 6 months
Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, concern resolution process, and customer service
Strong organizational and computer skills, ability to problem solve through critical thinking and self-education, and demonstrated knowledge and commitment to person-centered care
Awareness of accident and injury prevention, hazard identification and control; adherence to safe work practices and procedures is essential in this position

Nice To Haves

experience in gerontology preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct care by assessing resident health needs – recording of vital signs, discusses and records chief health concerns, performs tests, administers injections and medications, dressing changes, immunizations, etc.
Monitor residents with complex medical needs.
Places phone calls to pharmacies to order prescriptions; sets up referral contacts.
Documents patient care observations and activities according to professional standards and procedures.
Maintains required records including specimen, maintenance, daily, weekly, and monthly logs.
Obtains specimens (throat, urine, stool, wound, sputum, other body fluids, etc.), using proper technique and following policies and procedures for labeling.
Responsible for regular and ongoing communication to team members to ensure they are well informed about current activities, resident status, changes in assignments and daily routines.
Assisting with the coordination of students for training, responsibility for training, orientation, competency assessment with the Director of Care.
Responsible for supervising and providing leadership to LPN and HCA teams while on shift to ensure AHS and company standards are met.
Provides ongoing clinical education, coaching, and mentorship to Health Care Aides, LPNs, and other care staff to ensure best practices and high-quality resident care.
Leads orientation and competency development for new staff, including training on policies, procedures, and resident‑centered care standards.
Facilitates team huddles, debriefs, and case discussions to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and problem‑solving.
Partner with Director of Care to ensure effective employee relations, conflict resolution and action plans as required.
Participation in weekly meetings including but not limited to Director of Care, Executive Director, Recreation Therapist, Care Team, Physicians and Pharmacy.
Maintains a professional standard of discretion and confidentiality.
Provides leadership or assistance as required in emergency situations.
Partner with Director of Care to ensure all requirements are met, audits completed and effective and thorough follow up.
Audit processes, suite cleaning, resident care, Risk Assessment etc.
Responds to changes in resident condition, initiates appropriate interventions, and communicates with physicians and families as needed.