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31300.00 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors

Nursing coordinators and supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel in the provision of patient care.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Nursing care coordinator
  • Nursing services coordinator
  • Nursing supervisor
  • Patient care coordinator - nursing
  • Psychiatric nursing supervisor
  • Public health nursing supervisor

Core competencies

  • Coordinating to coordinate and set up nursing services in conjunction with other health services and teams
  • Social Perceptiveness to navigate complex social interactions, manage conflicts effectively and promote a positive and cohesive healthcare environment
  • Problem Identification and Inductive Reasoning to evaluate patients' needs and ensure required nursing care is delivered
  • Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity to direct, guide, instruct and train nursing staff to collaborate on research projects related to nursing, medical care and multidisciplinary services
  • Leadership to supervise registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel and to assist in the establishment of policies and procedures
  • Knowledge in Physical Health to understand patient needs, ensure safety, monitor health status, support clinical decisions, educate staff, advocate for patients, and manage emergencies effectively

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Supervise registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel
  • Evaluate patients' needs and ensure that required nursing care is delivered
  • Set up and coordinate 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.

Additional information

  • Progression to management positions, such as director of nursing, is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Managers in health care (30010)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

3 – Health occupations

TEER

1 – Occupations usually require a university degree

Major group

31 – Professional occupations in health

Sub-major group

313 – Nursing and allied health professionals

Minor group

3130 – Nursing and allied health professionals

Unit group

31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors

Occupational profile

31300.00 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors

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