Regional Clinical Quality Lead

**Regional Clinical Quality Lead**:
Competition #

6318

Job Title

Regional Clinical Quality Lead

Department

North East Specialized Geriatric Centre (NESGC)

Status

Permanent

Work Type

Full-time

Affiliation

Management

Shift Assignment

As assigned

Bilingualism Required

No

Police Check Requirement

Vulnerable Sector Check

Site

North East Specialized Geriatric Centre Non Union Non Management

Salary Information

$109,102.50 to $128,329.50 per annum.

Application Closing Date

September 4th, 2024

**Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Leaders**

The North East Specialized Geriatric Centre at Health Sciences North is seeking an innovative and dynamic individual for the position of Regional Clinical Quality Lead. In this role, they will lead the implementation and sustainability of geriatric care standards across healthcare organizations in the North East region. They will collaborate with Ontario Health North East, hospitals, Ontario Health at Home, Community Support Services (CSS), primary care, and other regional partners. Additionally, they will provide support to the Clinical Implementation Specialist and local teams through training, resource allocation, and problem-solving

**DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW**

In the northeast, adults 65 years of age and older represented 23.3% (n=130,135) of the overall population in 2021, and is expected to increase to 26.1% (n=162,561) of the total population by 2030. During this same time-period, the estimated number of older adults (65+) living with frailty is projected to grow by 29% (n=31,270 (2021), n=40,326 (2030)) with a projected increase of 52.2% by 2040.

Ontario's clinical geriatric services are coordinated by regional partners that are called Regional Geriatric Programs (RGPs). All RGPs provide strategic and operational leadership for the implementation of clinical geriatric services region-wide, and work collaboratively with local community and health partners to advance integrated care for older adults.

As the Regional Geriatric Program (RGP) of northeastern Ontario, North East Specialized Geriatric Centre (NESGC) will guide the ongoing implementation of the geriatric standard of care through service delivery, capacity building, research and evaluation, as well as system leadership and oversight of SGS. In keeping with Provincial Geriatrics Leadership Ontario’s (PGLO) strategic priorities to drive clinical excellence, build capacity across the system and advance senior’s health policy, NESGC has four key mandates:
1. Provide and support local and regional clinical specialized geriatric services

2. Build geriatric capacity across the health system

3. Conduct research and evaluation

4. Advance health policy that impacts older adults living with frailty and complexity

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website

**HSN INCENTIVES**

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses.

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province Join us and start building a future you can look forward to. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. **All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire**.

HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

**KEY FUNCTION**:
Guide healthcare organizations across the North East to implement and sustain geriatric care standards. Partner with Ontario Health North East, hospitals, Ontario Health at Home, Community Support Services (CSS), primary care, and other regional partners. Support the Clinical Implementation Specialist and local teams with training, resource allocation, and troubleshooting.

**REPORTING**:
Under the general direction of the Administrative Director, North East Specialized Geriatric Centre.

**DUTIES**:

- Support the function of the NESGC operational framework.
- Collaborate in the research, development, validation and implementation of clinical tools, resources, models and approaches to care (e.g. clinical service design).
- Develop and action regional implementation and evaluation systems including the collection, monitoring and repo