Nurse Lead

Overview

About the company

Anova Fertility & Reproductive Health is the premier fertility health centre in Canada exclusively focused on reproductive medicine and women’s health. Since 2016, we have built a reputation as the leader in innovation, education, and communication for best-in-class, inclusive, humanized fertility and reproductive care. Anova is known for its collaborative and holistic approach, leveraging an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including Reproductive Endocrinologists, OB/GYNs, Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, and other specialized healthcare professionals.

Our high-functioning team provides exceptional patient care through advanced fertility treatments and personalized treatment plans.

About the position

Reporting to the Director of Operations and Nurse Manager working with assigned physicians, the Nurse Lead is responsible for the Company’s clinical practice and delegated medical acts. The role requires close collaboration with attending physicians and excellent communication with clinic staff and patients. The Nurse Lead will participate in establishing and maintaining standards of practice, policies, and procedures at Anova Fertility and Reproductive health.

In addition to being responsible for Anova’s nursing services, the Lead will also perform procedures on a regular basis and be directly involved in training new and junior employees. Crucially, the incumbent shares the Founder, Dr. Marjorie Dixon’s commitment to being the gold standard for successful reproductive health and fertility centres.

General

• Collaborates effectively with team members across departments
• Consistently arrives to work, appointments, meetings, and events on time
• Writes clearly and informatively and edits work for spelling and grammar
• Handles expected share of workload at required quality level (productivity)
• Maintains confidentiality and security of business and patient information
• Complies with policies and protocols, as amended from time to time
• Completes all required training to perform job duties effectively

Clinical

• Leverages theoretical and practical expertise to deliver nursing care in culturally sensitive, ethical, and non-judgmental manner
• Provides nursing care to all patients and their families in collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment
• Promotes learning environment within clinic and educates patients on suggested treatment options
• Shares insights and opinions, debates issues, and aligns team objectives with Anova’s mission and values
• Liaises with other staff and maintains standards of clinical practice as prescribed by professional body (CNO)
• Demonstrates sound judgment, compassion, empathy, tolerance, and sensitivity in all interactions while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality
• Participates in cycle monitoring, documents instructions given to patients, and offers counselling and support as needed
• Contacts patients with test results and medication instructions from physicians
• Performs artificial intrauterine insemination and administers injections
• Provides follow-up instructions to patients, explains program in detail, and provides further information and literature packages as required
• Sends all pertinent patient information to IVF Centres to book procedures and coordinates with covering physician, Embryology laboratory and patients
• Works toward ultimate goal of attaining highest possible patient satisfaction and least adverse effects, ideally reflected in positive online reviews
• Participates in professional associations at regional/national and international levels for networking purposes and to gain additional knowledge

Supervisory/Human Capital

• Supports the Nurse Manager in directing, supervising, and coordinating daily work of nursing staff by scheduling and coordinating assignments, including weekend and stat holiday coverage
• Contribute to a healthy, safe, and respectful work environment
• Fosters environment of teamwork, develops talent, and builds team members’ professional knowledge
• Supports and mentors team members toward taking on greater responsibility
• Meets with team members regularly to…