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Clinical Coordinator (Full Time)
EXTENDICARE SOUTHWOOD LAKES
Candidates are invited to apply for the Full-time position of Clinical Coordinator for our 150-bed long-term care Home in Windsor, Ontario.
Reporting to the Director of Care, the Clinical Coordinator provides clinical supervision and organization for programs impacting on care delivery including, but not limited to Orientation, In-service education, Infection Control and Continuous Quality Improvement.
Responsibilities

• Adheres to established policies and procedures regarding resident care, quality assurance, fire, health and safety, environment, clinical practice, and infection control.
• Takes a leadership role as committee chair of Falls & Restraint, Skin & Wound, and Tena team meetings.
• In absence of DOC, assumes in charge responsibilities for day-to-day activities and provides direction to registered staff.
• Maintains flexibility and availability in hours of work.
• Develops policies and procedures related to clinical practice that align with corporate polices.
• Assists in the implementation and evaluation of the Nursing Continuous Quality Improvement program by conducting specific Nursing audits and following up with nursing staff to meet MOHLTC standards. Responsible for data collection (quality indicators – wounds, restraints, specialty surfaces, etc.) and analyzing statistics.
• Works closely with the DOC to ensure the Nursing Department operates in accordance with MOHLTC, CNO, and Extendicare standards and policies.
• Initiates and develops comprehensive nursing in-service programs utilizing Best Practice CNO/RNAO Guidelines. Coordinates in-servicing requirements for the Home in accordance with MOHLTC and Extendicare standards.
• Supports the Infection Control Nurse with reviewing daily infection control reports and assists with any nursing interventions required.
• Assists unit registered staff in planning and development of resident-specific care by attending interdisciplinary care conferences and providing advice in the development of resident care plans utilizing RAI/MDS assessments.
• Develops, maintains, and evaluates orientation programs for registered staff and Personal Support Workers. Directs and maintains student nursing placements by collaborating with educational institutions.
• Assist and support the DOC in the Resident Admission Process and other duties as assigned. Keeps the DOC informed.
• Works as a unit registered staff member in the event of critically short staffing
• Oversees the ordering of all weekly Nursing supplies, monitors inventory, and implements a tracking system to ensure efficiencies in utilization of supplies.
• Supports the Infection Control Nurse in an outbreak situation, ensuring all departments follow proper procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of interdisciplinary teams, displaying professionalism and employing excellent human relations skills.
• Excellent computer skills including the RAI/MDS assessment and other documentation systems.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices, procedures, and legislation
• Registered Nurse with BScN degree; MScN degree preferred.
• Proven managerial and leadership qualities.
• As a Nurse Educator, skilled in the principles and philosophy of adult education
• Current CPR certification
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and organizational skills.
• Union: ONA (Ontario Nurses' Association)
• Able to multitask and assist in developing systems to monitor standards of nursing practice and compliance with MOHLTC Standards
• Local: 8
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric population
• Previous long-term care experience in this role preferred.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to complete tasks.
• Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement tools and processes

Time Type
Full time
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If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.