Specialist - Provincial Continuing Care

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Saskatoon, SK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist will lead and sustain improvements in purposeful rounding, restraint management, falls prevention and injury reduction and other Continuing Care (CC) priorities. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that the best leading and evidence-based practices are used to provide high quality, safe care. Provides on -site education to nursing teams to build capacity and create a positive, supportive care environment for residents and staff. Collaborates on development of policy and procedure for CC. Seeks out best, leading and evidenced based practices for implementation within the care team. Role model culture change and resident directed care within CC. Conduct audits to evaluate nursing department effectiveness and compliance with standards, regulations, policy and procedures; provides recommendations for corrective actions; works with the nursing team to address areas of concern.

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience in Long Term Care, Rehabilitation or Geriatric Services
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Nursing
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
• Critical thinking skills
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety

Responsibilities

• Lead and sustain improvements in purposeful rounding, restraint management, falls prevention and injury reduction and other Continuing Care (CC) priorities.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that the best leading and evidence-based practices are used to provide high quality, safe care.
• Provide on-site education to nursing teams to build capacity and create a positive, supportive care environment for residents and staff.
• Collaborate on development of policy and procedure for CC.
• Seek out best, leading and evidenced based practices for implementation within the care team.
• Role model culture change and resident directed care within CC.
• Conduct audits to evaluate nursing department effectiveness and compliance with standards, regulations, policy and procedures.
• Provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Work with the nursing team to address areas of concern.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree