Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors (Head Nurses and Supervisors)

Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors

Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors co-ordinate and supervise the activities of registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel in the provision of patient care. They are employed in health care institutions such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes, and in nursing agencies.

Example Titles

• acute care co-ordinator – nursing
• assistant head nurse
• birthing room nursing supervisor
• burn unit nursing co-ordinator
• burn unit nursing supervisor
• co-ordinator of nursing services
• co-ordinator, nursing
• co-ordinator, nursing unit
• critical care nursing supervisor
• delivery room nursing supervisor
• geriatric nursing supervisor
• head nurse
• nursing care co-ordinator
• nursing co-ordinator
• nursing services co-ordinator
• nursing supervisor
• nursing supervisor, operating room
• nursing unit co-ordinator
• nursing unit supervisor
• nursing ward supervisor
• obstetrical nursing supervisor
• operating room nursing supervisor
• patient care co-ordinator – nursing
• psychiatric nursing supervisor
• public health nursing supervisor
• rehabilitation nursing supervisor
• supervisor, nursing
• supervisor, nursing ward
• surgical co-ordinator – nursing
• surgical ward supervisor – nursing
• ward supervisor – nursing

Main duties

Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors perform 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 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.