Unit/Clinical Coordinator - Evenings/Weekends - Tuxedo Villa

Job Description

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Candidates are invited to apply for the full-time position in Tuxedo Villa, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Reporting to the Director of Care; the Unit Coordinator, or Clinical Coordinator, assists with clinical supervision and programs impacting on delivery of care, including but not limited to, Orientation, In-service education, Infection Control and Continuous Quality Improvement.

Tuxedo Villa is seeking to fill a 1.4 FTE comprised of two individuals sharing the rotation on evenings and weekends to contribute to a strong and growing culture with clinical oversight.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and implementing annual education plan to staff

• Attend and participate in committee meetings

• Provide frontline presence on the units to support, evaluate and better understand quality and educational opportunities

• File review of assessment applications for long term care from Home and Community Care

• Identify gaps in training and education and develop solutions

• Adheres to established policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, and environment and infection control.

• Other duties as deemed necessary for operational requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse/ BSCN preferred

• MNU Registration

• RN registration preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical issues for geriatric residents, infection control, principles of adult education and Continuous Quality Improvement.

• Knowledgeable in principles and philosophy of long-term care.

• Previous long-term care experience and knowledge preferred

• Familiarity and understanding of electronic health record systems i.e. PCC, RAI/MDS, RUGS, E-MAR, POC tablets - asset

• Knowledge of LTC industry regulatory requirements and current Best Practices - asset

• Ability to work independently and be self-directed

• Excellent written and oral communication

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!