Clinical Practice Lead Regular Full Time Agecare - Calgary, Canada - AgeCare

AgeCare

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Full time

Description

The Opportunity

AgeCare is seeking an innovative and experienced Clinical Practice Lead to join our amazing team.

With the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our staff, residents and their families, this role offers a rewarding and fulfilling career where you can bring your nursing expertise to our team.

The Clinical Practice Lead is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery and sustainability of Programs and Quality within the Long-Term Care, Supportive Living, Hospice and Mental Health setting.

Implementation and sharing of policies/programs to ensure the highest standard is met as it pertains to policies and practices, and those set by the applicable legislation.

The Practice Lead plays a key role in the development and implementation of practice initiatives designed to support quality improvement and evidence-informed care for residents.

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being.

We are deeply committed to delivering exceptional care and service to everyone under our care. Our focus is on fostering friendships, ensuring security and peace of mind, and cultivating vibrant and fulfilling communities.

We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment.

Working in long term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

In this role you will be focused on:

Outstanding family and resident Satisfaction
Highly competent and high functioning Home Leadership Teams
Established culture of compliance and continuous improvement by monitoring and improving quality of care provided to the residents in the Long-Term Care homes.
Exceptional quality and compliance indicators.

What You Will Do:
Training and Education

Support the professional practice of the Home Leadership Teams as applicable.
Assist in the implementation of new programs & in the revision and update of programs.
Provide innovative suggestions to assist with the overall implementation of new concepts to minimize the potential negative perception of change.
Orient, coach & mentor new managers/leaders; provide professional consultation to said leaders for their orientation, mentoring, and coaching for all roles.

Compliance

Promote compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.
Ensure regional/home involvement with, and representation on, applicable regulatory committees.
Ensure followup of highrisk issues.

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

Ensure CQI & Accreditation programs are managed in accordance with standards, policies & practices, and in compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
Effectively represent the interests of AgeCare in all interactions with major external stakeholders.
Facilitate quality improvement framework through program review, audits, and data analysis.
Monitor and analyze performance indicators and adverse events.
Augment a culture of innovative thinking to generate ideas with the goal of improving practices.

Other duties:

Liaise with regional representatives.
Demonstrate ability to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the business, including requirement for travel on short notice.
Participate in the oncall rotation as directed by the Regional Director.

What We Offer:

Inspiring vision that centers around promoting and fostering a personcentered care philosophy.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Diverse career experiences and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Emphasis on worklife balance for a healthy and fulfilling professional life.
Access to technology, tools, and resources to enhance your job performance and efficiency.

What You Bring:

Preferred qualification: Degree in Nursing with continuing education in gerontology, nursing administration, rehabilitation, long term care or equivalent preferred.
Registered Nurse with current registration with the Provincial licensing body.
Current CPR certification.
Years experience: Minimum 5 years in a Long-Term Care, Supportive Living, Hospice and Mental Health setting at the senior management level an asset.
Familiar with using data to drive decisions and skilled in translating policies into direct practice.
Experience in gerontology/continuous quality improvement/research/adult learning/change management.
Strong knowledge of RAI-MDS preferred.
Demonstrates strong leadership, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to facilitate learning for others.
Ability to reason, think analytically and conceptually prior to taking decisive action.
Proficient in computer skills, specifically in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be able to provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check, including a Criminal Background Check, or be willing to obtain one.
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