Position SummaryThe Team Lead is a Registered Nurse who supports the safe, effective, and coordinated daily operation of an inpatient clinical unit. The role provides clinical leadership, operational coordination, and point-of-care support to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting staff, learners, and interprofessional collaboration.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Leadership and Patient CareCoordinate admissions, discharges, transfers, and appointments during assigned shifts.Lead management of the unit milieu, prioritizing safety, quality, and patient-centered care.Facilitate service delivery and ensure patients, families, and visitors are oriented to the unit.Carry a patient assignment as required based on unit acuity, census, and staffing.Support emergency response and management of critical incidents.Staffing, Scheduling, and Resource CoordinationCoordinate nurse-to-patient assignments and ensure accountability for care.Assign breaks, coverage, close observations, and off-unit activities.Monitor staffing levels, respond to sick calls, and advocate for staffing adjustments.Ensure assignments and staffing records are accurately documented using established systems.Orientation, Education, and Team DevelopmentSupport orientation of new staff, students, and temporary staff to unit procedures.Coordinate learning opportunities, unit rounds, care conferences, and team huddles.Support clinical education activities while balancing unit coverage and patient needs.Communication, Reporting, and CoordinationLiaise with leadership and after-hours support regarding patient care and staffing matters.Coordinate shift handover and ensure accurate census, bed flow, and transfer-of-care reporting.Assign operational duties such as emergency response roles, safety checks,



and equipment monitoring.Safety, Quality, and Practice ExcellencePromote a culture of safety, collaboration, and mutual respect.Support implementation and evaluation of best practices and quality initiatives.Ensure compliance with professional standards, legislation, and organizational policies.Qualifications RequirementsRegistered Nurse in good standing with the applicable nursing regulatory body.At least two years (or 3900 hours) of clinical experience within the mental health and addictions field.Demonstrated clinical experience in inpatient care settings.Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.Ability to coordinate care and staffing in a fast-paced clinical environment.Knowledge of interdisciplinary team roles, patient safety principles, and clinical standards.Ability to work collaboratively and manage conflict effectively.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to use electronic clinical and scheduling systems.Nice to HavesPrevious experience in a formal or informal team leadership role.Experience supporting staff education, student supervision, or clinical mentorship.Experience participating in quality improvement or change initiatives.Salary Range$45.49–$63.32 per hourEqual Employment Chance StatementCAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Nurse Team Lead- Forensic General Unit A - $45.5 - $63.3 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 CAMH
📍 Winnipeg