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Nurse B - Project Coordinator

Saskatoon, SK
  • Number of positions available : 1

  • To be discussed
  • Starting date : 1 position to fill as soon as possible

Position #: 166157

Expected Start Date: December 09, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Community Health Services Admin - Senior Health & Care Centre Program Dev

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to a Continuing Care Saskatoon Urban Program Services Manager, the Supportive Care Projects Coordinator (SCPC) is responsible for mentoring and leading quality improvement and risk management in assigned special care homes within the Continuing Care Saskatoon Urban portfolio. This encompasses planning, design, coordination, education, implementation and evaluation of projects and initiatives as identified by the Department and the SHA. The SCPC, collaborates with other Departments and areas within the Saskatchewan Health Authority to improve and standardize practice in long term care through involvement in work at the provincial level as a working member or lead/co-lead. Through this work, the SCPC ensures best practice, Resident and Family Centred Care, and alignment of practices to Accreditation Canada Standards, the Program Guidelines for Special Care Homes, and any other applicable required stipulations or law.

Human Resources Exemption: No

POSITION DUTIES:
Liaise between site management, point of care staff, residents and families, Continuing Care Saskatoon Urban, other teams within the Saskatchewan Health Authority and other potential key stakeholders to identify, advance and evaluate quality initiatives
Plan, design, coordinate, implement, evaluate, audit and report quality initiatives at the Department and Provincial level, as directed by the Department, and in collaboration with appropriate stakeholders.
Lead the implementation of provincial initiatives at the assigned special care homes
Mentor staff to utilize accurate data for effective care planning. Follow-up with sites through data analysis, recommendations, and education on results
The Supportive Care Projects Coordinator must build and maintain strong relationships with residents/families, Directors of Care, Administrators, members of long-term care teams, and the Saskatchewan Health Authority team members
Provides advice and consultation from a quality perspective on the design and development of projects and initiatives.
Develops approaches to the acquisition and analysis of data (including but not limited to interRAI LTCF outputs, and AEMS data) necessary to target key improvement opportunities
Responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating formal education programs at the provincial level from their inception including consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders
Measures quality of care and practice through audits
The Supportive Care Projects Coordinator will participate in the development and revision of Clinical Standards and Procedures. This includes monitoring standards of practice, planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and sustaining said practices. Additionally, the Supportive Care Projects
Coordinator seeks to identify and overcome barriers to best practice, feasibility and resident and family centered care.
Functions as a role model and resource for the leadership at the assigned Special Care Homes relation to safety standards, clinical standards and procedures and issues affecting residents and their families
Audit data processes. Requirements include collection of data, data analysis, intensive review of documentation and best practice, measurement development, design of reports/graphs, interviewing and collaborating with staff and residents, and creating reports
Build the capacity for quality improvement at the resident/care provider/administration interface
Uses a collaborative, consultative approach and best practice findings to assist staff and management to adopt measurement and quality improvement practices at the long-term care home
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work assignments that may be inherent to the job.
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
Experience with audits is a strong asset
Experience as an educator is a strong asset
Experience with interrail LTCF is required
Minimum of two (2) years relevant long term care nursing experience
One (1) year leadership experience (i.e. coordinator) or management experience
 
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Advanced computer skills including ability to draft formal communication, create educational materials, forms, etc.
Leadership skills such as engagement, communication, team building, advocacy, conflict resolution, etc.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work within a continuously changing environment
Ability to establish/maintain effective working internal/external relationships
Demonstrated ability to direct and facilitate change
Ability to organize and prioritize work on multiple projects with competing deadlines
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to apply adult learning principles
Participates in the development and revision of continuous quality improvement and risk management initiatives
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
Possess high level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues
Knowledge of research methods involving collecting data, analysis and praxis.
Ability to travel when required

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