Co-director of Care

Collingwood Care Centre
250 Campbell St, Collingwood, Ontario
Join our team as the Co-Director of Resident Care (RPN)/Staff Education Coordinator/IPAC
Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
Under the direction of the Administrator, the Co-Director of Resident Care (RPN) is responsible and accountable for ensuring the provision of optimum care to promote the well being of each individual resident. Ensures and provides the delivery of nursing services to meet the assessed needs of the residents. Manages and coordinates Home wide programs. The IPAC Coordinator, is accountable and responsible for providing infection and prevention control expertise and leadership in the implementation of program initiatives and deliverables; developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating infection control programs as well as building capacity internally and externally to detect and manage infection prevention and control (IPAC) issues while serving the needs of resident, families and colleagues. As the Staff Education Coordinator at Jarlette Health Services, you will work under the direction of the Director of Resident Care, and will provide leadership for coordinating and meeting the learning and educational needs of the staff at the home.The Staff Education Coordinator will also provide infection and prevention control direction in the implementation of program initiatives and deliverables; developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating infection control programs as well as building capacity internally and externally to detect and manage infection prevention and control (IPAC) issues while serving the needs of resident, families and colleagues. The role will also ensure delivery of the infection prevention and control education and auditing and will utilize relevant legislation and best practices.
**The following traits and qualifications are required**:
Must be Registered with current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario - O. Reg. 246/22, s. 51
Successful completion of or enrollment in Long Term Care Senior Management or equivalent
2 years experience in Long Term Care (Gerontology) preferred
Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education
Must be computer literate
Assesses, implements, evaluates, reports and documents actions to affect positive outcomes related to the residents’ health
Ensures nursing staff perform assigned tasks and duties
Responsible and accountable for the coordination, implementation and overall management of Home wide programs such as, but not limited to: Skin care, Behaviour Management, Infection Control, Back Care, CQI/ Risk Management, Palliative Care, Quality of Life, Health and Safety
Ensures the accurate completion of resident’s records reflecting the resident health status and care provided complying with legislative and Home requirements.
Participates in the orientation process for residents, students, volunteers and nursing personnel
**Our offer to you may also include**:
Health, Welfare and Dental Benefits
Pension program where we match contributions and invest in your future
Referral bonus
Assistance with tuition
Skill development and internal advancement = growth in your career
Awards and recognition programs and team appreciation events
Exclusive discounts on products,services and travel
Please note, all applicants must be located in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment with Jarlette Health Services will be contingent on receipt of a current (within the past 6 months) criminal reference check including vulnerable sector screening before starting at the location, proof of two vaccinations against COVID-19, a screening for tuberculosis, including vulnerable sector screening and two ( 2 ) supervisory references that are satisfactory to the employer.
Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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**Benefits**:
Health, Welfare and Dental Benefits upon eligibility
Pension Program upon eligibility
Referral Bonus

**Skills**:Criminal Reference Check, including Vulnerable Sector Screening
Current License to Practice with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education
Experience in Long Term Care (Gerontology) setting is an asset
Proof of two vaccinations against COVID-19
Proof of Tuberculosis screening