Nurse b - Project Coordinator
November 13 2024
Expected expiry date: November 23 2024
Industries
Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Nursing,
Saskatoon, SK • Full time
Job Description
Position #: 166160
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:
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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
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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.
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Lead the implementation of provincial initiatives at the assigned special care homes
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Mentor staff to utilize accurate data for effective care planning. Follow-up with sites through data analysis, recommendations, and education on results
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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
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Provides advice and consultation from a quality perspective on the design and development of projects and initiatives.
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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
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Responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating formal education programs at the provincial level from their inception including consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders
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Measures quality of care and practice through audits
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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.
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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
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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
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Build the capacity for quality improvement at the resident/care provider/administration interface
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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:
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
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Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
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Valid Class 5 Driver's License
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Experience with audits is a strong asset
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Experience as an educator is a strong asset
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Experience with interrail LTCF is required
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Minimum of two (2) years relevant long term care nursing experience
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One (1) year leadership experience (i.e. coordinator) or management experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
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Advanced computer skills including ability to draft formal communication, create educational materials, forms, etc.
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Leadership skills such as engagement, communication, team building, advocacy, conflict resolution, etc.
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Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work within a continuously changing environment
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Ability to establish/maintain effective working internal/external relationships
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Demonstrated ability to direct and facilitate change
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Ability to organize and prioritize work on multiple projects with competing deadlines
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Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
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Ability to apply adult learning principles
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Participates in the development and revision of continuous quality improvement and risk management initiatives
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Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Possess high level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues
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Knowledge of research methods involving collecting data, analysis and praxis.
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Ability to travel when required
About Us
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
Additional Information
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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.