Clinical Coordinator - Pickering, Canada - Extendicare Canada Inc.
Description
Description
**CLINICAL COORDINATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works closely with the DOC to ensure the Nursing Department operates in accordance with MOHLTC, CNO, and
- Monitors units for emerging trends and provides leadership as the Infection Control Nurse in an outbreak situation,
- Reviews daily infection control report, determines nursing interventions required, and maintains linkages with the local
- Assists unit registered staff in planning and development of residentspecific care by attending interdisciplinary care
- Initiates and develops comprehensive nursing inservice programs utilizing Best Practice CNO/RNAO Guidelines.
- Develops, maintains and evaluates orientation programs for registered staff and Personal Support Workers. Directs and
- Takes a leadership role as committee chair of Infection Control, Falls & Restraint, Skin & Wound, and Tena team
- Assists in the implementation and evaluation of the Nursing Continuous Quality Improvement program by conducting
(quality indicators - wounds, restraints, specialty surfaces, etc.) and analyzing statistics.
- Oversees the ordering of all weekly Nursing supplies, monitors inventory and implements a tracking system to ensure
- Develops policies and procedures related to clinical practice and infection control that align with corporate polices.
- Works as a unit registered staff member in the event of critically short staffing.
- Maintains flexibility and availability in hours of work.
- In absence of DOC, assumes in charge responsibilities for daytoday activities and provides direction to registered staff.
- Adheres to established policies and procedures regarding resident care, quality assurance, fire, health and safety,
- Assist and support the DOC in the Resident Admission Process and other duties as assigned. Keeps the DOC
QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Comprehensive knowledge of clinical issues for the geriatric population
- Previous longterm care nursing experience preferred
- Proven managerial and leadership qualities
- Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement tools and processes
- As a Nurse Educator, skilled in the principles and philosophy of adult education
- Excellent communication (verbal & written) and organizational skills
- Able to multitask and assist in developing systems to monitor standards of nursing practice and compliance with MOHLTC
- Ability to work independently and take initiative to complete tasks
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of interdisciplinary teams, displaying professionalism and employing excellent
- Excellent computer skills including the RAI/MDS assessment and other documentation systems
- Knowledge of occupational health, Long-Term Care Clinical Programs and safety practices, procedures, and legislation
- Current CPR certification
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