Coordinator of Ecu

Full Time
- Salary and Benefits in accordance with qualifications and experience CAD / Hour

**Coordinator of ECU**
Full Time (Non-Union)

Department: Nursing
Reports to: Patient Care Manager

**Job Summary**:
The Coordinator of Extended Care is responsible for the monitoring and organization of the Long Term Care Unit. The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that quality patient family centred care services are provided, while complying with established standards and applicable legislations.

**Qualifications/Experience**:

- Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario, as a licensed Registered Practical Nurse required;
- Minimum 4 years combined experience in LTC facility nursing and acute care setting with demonstrated leadership, assessment and time management skill an asset.
- IV certified and experienced.
- RAI Coordinator certification preferred;
- Advanced Foot and Wound care preferred;
- Post RPN education in gerontology or related field preferred.
- Current GPA, PIECES, LEAP an asset.
- Current knowledge in concepts and trends in health care and change management.
- Minimum four years’ experience in acute/long term care and/or health care management preferred.
- Excellent conflict resolution and change management skills.
- A superior ability to manage multiple priorities and projects (time management) coupled with strong written and excellent verbal communication skills.
- An enthusiastic team player with an ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Keen attention to detail, thoroughness and accuracy.
- Overall, a professional attitude and ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times while upholding and enforcing SLMHC’s values of Compassion, Respect, Quality and Teamwork

**Job Duties**:

- Coordinates and carries out assessments and reporting as required.
- Assess, plan and provide interventions, utilizing the current Standards of Nursing Practice, CNO, and the Long Term Care Legislation.
- Acts as a liaison between the Manager and the care team.
- Acts as a clinical resource to the on-duty care team as necessary.
- Lead new initiatives and facilitate continuing education to the care team as necessary.
- Advocate for resident and family centered care.
- Promote and demonstrate effective use of organization/departmental reporting structures and relationships.
- Understand and support the Client centered-care philosophy of the organization, the department and the unit.
- Responsible for monitoring and evaluating continuity and standard of care provided to clients.
- Direct and coordinate actions of others in an emergency situation.
- Support and contribute to the mission statement, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the Sioux Lookout Meno-Ya-Win Health Centre.
- Consistently demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including respect for and valuing the abilities of other team members.
- Use a collaborative approach with other members of the interdisciplinary team to resolve patient care, staff and family issues through effective problem solving, conflict resolution, accommodation and consensus, as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with the Patient Care Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator and others to uphold the Client Care Standards and ensure the effective functioning of the departments.
- Represents the departments/corporation externally in a professional capacity as opportunities occur.
- Establish and ensures the maintenance of a positive practice environment in which staff are encouraged and expected to achieve their full individual and team potential.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude toward changes/improvement within the Strategic Plan of the organization.
- Demonstrate positive and effective change leadership skills.
- Coach, mentor and support department staff in creative problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Act as a role model for other staff by consistently demonstrating a positive, professional, client-focused approach to care.

**Salary**:

- Salary and Benefits in accordance with qualifications and experience**Closing Date**:

- When filled.**Submit Application To**:

- Human Resources Recruitment
Box 909, Sioux Lookout, On P8T 1B4