Registered Nurse; Clinical Nurse Lead), Surgical Services

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance
We are a partnership between Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham and District Hospital, committed to providing high‑quality health care across Huron and Perth.

Clinical Nurse Lead – Surgical Services (Operating Room, Ambulatory Care, MDRD)

Huron and Perth

Reports to:

Patient Care Manager

Start date:

As soon as possible. The successful candidate will be available to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Salary: ONA salary scale + CNL Premium (current $5.35)

Experience:

Minimum 2‑5 years operating room experience required.

• Apply and uphold CNO professional relationship standards
• Fulfill all duties of the RN scope of practice in the operating room, recovery room and ambulatory care
• Demonstrate and promote accountability in practice
• Practice and support teamwork and a positive work environment for inter‑ and intra‑departmental matters
• Participate in daily “Interdepartmental Huddle” throughout the shift as needed
• Facilitate daily workflow of the surgical services department
• Collaborate with team members on complex surgical patients and cases
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons on scheduling of OR and surgical on‑call time
• Collaborate with diagnostic imaging and liaise with patients regarding breast screening process specific to the OR
• Coordinate nursing resources throughout the shift including role, ambulatory care and surgical assignments, break coverage and general workload management
• Evaluate available staffing resources to determine the need for additional staff, reductions, cancellations, keeping fiscal responsibility in mind
• Lead the management of nursing schedules in consultation with manager and site‑Schedulers
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives
• Apply clinical expertise in the development and review of policies and standards of practice in collaboration with managers
• Mentorship and support for staff in routine or crisis situations
• Promote critical thinking and innovative problem solving
• Manage conflict resolution

Required:

• RN in good standing with the CNO
• Understanding of CNO practice standards
• Excellent time‑management skills
• Experience in change management. Understanding of LEAN and/or Quality Improvement theories
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice
• Exceptional conflict resolution skills; excellent communication skills
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives and project management
• Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Commitment to LWHA mission, vision, and values
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Breast Screening Program is an asset
• Minimum 2‑5 years operating‑room experience
• BCLS, ACLS, Defibrillation and NRP Certification
• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation Course, 12‑Lead Interpretation Course
• Operating Room Nursing Certification
• PACU course

Preferred:

• Formal leadership training, completion of formal mentorship program
• MDRD certification, in progress or willing to obtain within 1 year
• Peri‑anesthesia certification
• CNA perioperative certification

To be discussed.

Full-time

Friday, January 16, 2026

Interested applicants are asked to apply in writing, complete with full resume, indicating their qualifications and pertinent skills by email to  Your submission must be received by 1pm on the deadline date. Please reference position posting #L26-01 with your submission.

The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For further information please visit our website at

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