Posted 7 months ago
Nurse Lead
@ CareKW
Waterloo, Ontario
Overview
CareKW is hiring a Nurse Lead/Manager, a clinical leadership role overseeing nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care, and supporting operational and strategic initiatives. The work covers staffing and scheduling, clinical leadership and training, and quality improvement. The posting states a Monday to Friday 9AM-5PM in-person schedule at the main office, with $38-$42 per hour pay and travel between facilities and client homes as required.
Pay:
$38–$42 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Build, modify and maintain staff schedules with the Scheduling Team
- Supervise and coordinate nursing leads and support nurses
- Evaluate client healthcare needs with the interprofessional team
- Train, onboard and coach nursing staff to clinical protocols
- Participate in process improvement and departmental budgeting
Requirements summary:
- RN in good standing with the College of Nurses
- Minimum 5 years clinical experience in healthcare
- At least 2 years leadership or supervisory experience
- Valid G-class driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | RN |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
CareKW
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 32 |
Nurse Lead/Manager
The Nursing Lead/Manager is a clinical leadership role responsible for overseeing nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and supporting operational and strategic initiatives. This role provides hands-on leadership, staff coaching, policy oversight, and risk management while serving as a clinical authority for complex care situations. The Nursing Lead collaborates closely with operations, accounting, and leadership teams to optimize care delivery, staff performance, and client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Staffing
- Collaborate with the Scheduling Team to understand baseline staffing requirements and build, modify, and maintain schedules.
- Assess workload to determine departmental staffing needs and communicate recommendations to the Manager and Director.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of nursing leads/Support nurses.
- Approve staff shifts, review billing, and coordinate with Accounting to ensure accurate processing.
- Participate in monthly staff check-ins and manage time-off requests for direct reports.
Clinical Leadership & Client Care
- Evaluate client healthcare needs and collaborate with the interprofessional healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Provide guidance, leadership, and training to nursing staff, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, best practices, and regulatory standards.
- Oversee onboarding and training for new nursing staff.
- Participate in client care conferences and stakeholder meetings, responding professionally to staff or client concerns.
Quality Improvement & Organizational Support
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and organizational projects.
- Assist with departmental budgeting, planning, and resource allocation.
- Support a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.
Availability
- Travel between facilities and client homes as required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses.
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
- At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Valid G-class driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
- Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
- Ability to travel between facilities and client homes and work flexible hours, including weekends
Shift Details:
- Location: Main Office (In person position)
- Pay Range: $38 - $42 per Hour
- Shift Timing: Monday - Friday (9AM-5PM)
While we thank all applicants that apply, only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
CareKW is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.
Your application will be reviewed by our HR team. We do not use AI or automated systems to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions.
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