Head nurses and supervisors supervise and co-ordinate the activities of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel in the provision of patient care.
Supervise registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel
Evaluate patients' needs and ensure that required nursing care is delivered
Set up and co-ordinate nursing services in conjunction with other health services
Ensure quality nursing care is provided and appropriate administrative procedures are followed
Assist in the establishment of unit policies and procedures
Administer nursing unit budget and ensure that supplies and equipment are available
Assist in the selection, evaluation and professional development of nursing personnel
Collaborate on research projects related to nursing and medical care and multidisciplinary services
May provide direct patient care.
Head Nurse
Nursing Supervisor
Patient Care Coordinator
Public Health Nursing Supervisor
health care institutions such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes and in nursing agencies
Here are some schools that have programs related to this career:
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Trent University
Peterborough, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Nursing (Collaborative) (B.Sc.N.) Bachelor
Nursing (Compressed) (B.Sc.N.) Bachelor
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Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Nursing - Collaborative Bachelor; Honours
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Durham College
Oshawa, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Nursing - Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) (Hons) Bachelor; Honours
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Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Nursing Bachelor; Honours
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Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA
Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor
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